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BM Chantilly Lace Walls with Burgundy Trim

BM Chantilly Lace Walls with Burgundy Trim: wall elevation, color data (LRV 91.5), living room layout for 12, 15, 18 ft walls, cut list, calculator and pre-cu

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Wall molding linear-foot estimate

Estimate for rectangular molding frames.

Estimated quantity133.76 linear feet

Divide by 7.87 ft (240 cm stick) and round up for the number of sticks.

Formula & assumptionsframe_count * 2 * (frame_width_inches + frame_height_inches) / 12 * (1 + waste_percent / 100)

Assumes identical rectangular frames. The waste allowance is editable. The estimate does not optimize cuts or include separate rails, baseboards, or other trim.

Overview

BM Chantilly Lace (OC-65) is a white with a neutral undertone and a calculated LRV of 91.5 (published LRV 90). With Burgundy trim the molding has strong, graphic contrast (contrast ratio 9.22:1).

Picture Frame layout on a 15 ft living room wall

Molding over the full wall height, upper and lower rows divided by a chair rail. On a 15 ft wall with an 8 ft ceiling this gives 6 frames per row, each 25.3 in wide, with 50 in upper and 21 in lower frames. The layout uses about 45.82 m of 2.5 cm molding, or 20 sticks of 240 cm, including 10% waste. Center the layout on the sofa or TV rather than the wall when furniture is off-center.

Building the picture frame pattern

Each frame is four pieces of 2.5 cm molding with 45 degree miters. Set the frames out from the center of the wall, keep every gap equal, and let the margins at the corners match the gaps.

Painting molding in BM Chantilly Lace

Whites show molding through shadow only, so side light (a window or wall sconce) brings the pattern out. Use satin on trim and eggshell on the wall to add a slight sheen difference.

Wall elevation

BM Chantilly Lace wall, Burgundy trim, picture frame layout on a 15 ft wall. Colors are screen approximations.

Color data

ColorBrandCodeHexCalculated LRVUndertoneDepthContrast vs white trimContrast vs black trim
BM Chantilly LaceBenjamin MooreOC-65#F4F6F191.5neutralwhite1.02:115.15:1
BurgundyGeneric#6D2E365.5pinkdark9.03:11.64:1

Living Room wall sizes: picture frame accent wall layout

Wall widthFrames per rowFrame widthFrame height (upper / lower)Molding incl. 10% waste240 cm sticksChair rail pieces (300 cm)
12 ft524 in50 / 21 in37.27 m162
15 ft625.3 in50 / 21 in45.82 m202
18 ft726.3 in50 / 21 in54.37 m232

Cut list for a 15 ft wall

Planning cut list
PieceQuantityLength
Frame top and bottom (lower row)1225.3 in
Frame sides (lower row)1221 in
Frame sides (upper row)1250 in
Frame top and bottom (upper row)1225.3 in
Chair rail2300 cm lengths

Pre-cut kits for this wall

Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.

Precut Ready to Assemble Wall Molding Kit, 3 Upper, 3 Middle, & 3 Bottom Frames | Easy Installation01 / KIT

Precut Ready to Assemble Wall Molding Kit, 3 Upper, 3 Middle, & 3 Bottom Frames | Easy Installation

From $90.00

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French Step Corner Picture Frame Wall Molding Kit | Pre-Cut Peel and Stick Wall Molding02 / KIT

French Step Corner Picture Frame Wall Molding Kit | Pre-Cut Peel and Stick Wall Molding

From $205.56

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Minimalist Flat Picture Frame Wall Molding Kit | Self-Adhesive Easy Installation03 / KIT

Minimalist Flat Picture Frame Wall Molding Kit | Self-Adhesive Easy Installation

From $186.00

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Chair Rail Half Wall Wainscoting Kit, 6 cm Rail | Self-Adhesive Easy Installation04 / KIT

Chair Rail Half Wall Wainscoting Kit, 6 cm Rail | Self-Adhesive Easy Installation

From $39.41

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Entryway Accent Picture Frame Molding Set, 1 to 5 Panels Kits | Easy Installation05 / KIT

Entryway Accent Picture Frame Molding Set, 1 to 5 Panels Kits | Easy Installation

From $51.25

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Half Wall Wainscoting Kit with 4 cm Chair Rail | Self-Adhesive Easy Installation06 / KIT

Half Wall Wainscoting Kit with 4 cm Chair Rail | Self-Adhesive Easy Installation

From $33.41

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Questions

How much molding do I need for a 15 ft living room wall with picture frame frames?

About 45.82 m (150 linear ft) including a chair rail and 10% waste, which is 20 sticks of 240 cm. That assumes 6 frames per row, 25.3 in wide, on an 8 ft ceiling.

Is BM Chantilly Lace warm or cool?

BM Chantilly Lace has a neutral undertone and reads as a white white. Its calculated LRV is 91.5, so it reflects a lot of light and keeps molding shadows soft.

How high should the chair rail be in a living room?

About one third of the ceiling height: 32 in on an 8 ft ceiling, 36 in on 9 ft and 40 in on 10 ft. Center the layout on the sofa or TV rather than the wall when furniture is off-center.

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Sources & dates

Prices, options and photos come from our product catalog on the date shown. Layout tables are planning estimates; measure your wall before ordering.

  1. Paint color dataset (screen approximations; LRV calculated)Recorded November 11, 2026
  2. DecoMoldings product catalogRecorded November 11, 2026