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BM Saybrook Sage Picture Frame Wall Molding
BM Saybrook Sage Picture Frame Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 46.4), living room layout for 12, 15, 18 ft walls, cut list, calculator and pre-c
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Overview
BM Saybrook Sage (HC-114) is a light green with a green undertone and a calculated LRV of 46.4. Against white trim the contrast ratio is 1.84:1, which gives soft contrast; painted tone-on-tone, the picture frame pattern shows only through its shadow lines.
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 Saybrook Sage
Greens are the most popular color for tone-on-tone molding walls: the shadows of the frames add depth without breaking the color.
Wall elevation
Color data
| Color | Brand | Code | Hex | Calculated LRV | Undertone | Depth | Contrast vs white trim | Contrast vs black trim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BM Saybrook Sage | Benjamin Moore | HC-114 | #B2B8A3 | 46.4 | green | light | 1.84:1 | 8.07:1 |
Trim color pairings
| Pairing | Trim color | Hex | Contrast | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tone-on-tone | BM Saybrook Sage | #B2B8A3 | 1:1 | Trim painted the same color as the wall |
| matching white | Cream | #F2E8D2 | 1.68:1 | White with the closest undertone |
| contrast | White | #F4F3EE | 1.84:1 | Light trim for crisp contrast |
Living Room wall sizes: picture frame accent wall layout
| Wall width | Frames per row | Frame width | Frame height (upper / lower) | Molding incl. 10% waste | 240 cm sticks | Chair rail pieces (300 cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 ft | 5 | 24 in | 50 / 21 in | 37.27 m | 16 | 2 |
| 15 ft | 6 | 25.3 in | 50 / 21 in | 45.82 m | 20 | 2 |
| 18 ft | 7 | 26.3 in | 50 / 21 in | 54.37 m | 23 | 2 |
Cut list for a 15 ft wall
| Piece | Quantity | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Frame top and bottom (lower row) | 12 | 25.3 in |
| Frame sides (lower row) | 12 | 21 in |
| Frame sides (upper row) | 12 | 50 in |
| Frame top and bottom (upper row) | 12 | 25.3 in |
| Chair rail | 2 | 300 cm lengths |
Pre-cut kits for this wall
Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.
01 / KITPrecut Bedroom Wall Trim Molding Kit, Ready to Assemble Wall Paneling | 2 Side Frames & 1 Middle Frame
From $235.00
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02 / KITInstant Nested Frame Wall Trim Molding Package Kits, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Nested Frames | Quick Easy Installation
From $333.00
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03 / KITWainscoting Accent Wall Kit: Effortless Elegance with Precut Factory Primed Wall Molding, Create 1 Upper and 2 Bottom Frames
From $123.00
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04 / KITVertical Wainscoting Wall Molding Kit, 3 Vertical Frames | Self-Adhesive Easy Installation
From $90.00
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05 / KITNo Nails Peel and Stick Wall Trim, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Picture Frames | Easy Installation
From $80.00
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06 / KITBedroom Board and Batten Picture Frame Wall Molding Set, Queen & King Size Molding Kit | Easy Installation
From $174.41
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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 Saybrook Sage warm or cool?
BM Saybrook Sage has a green undertone and reads as a light green. Its calculated LRV is 46.4, so it sits in the mid range, where molding shadows show clearly.
Should trim be the same color as BM Saybrook Sage walls?
Painting the molding the same color gives a modern, tone-on-tone finish where only shadows show the pattern. White trim adds soft contrast (1.84:1), and black trim gives 8.07:1.
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.
- Paint color dataset (screen approximations; LRV calculated)Recorded November 11, 2026
- DecoMoldings product catalogRecorded November 11, 2026