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BM Simply White Bathroom French Wall Molding

BM Simply White Bathroom French Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 92.5), bathroom layout for 5, 7, 9 ft walls, cut list, calculator and pre-cut ki

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Wall molding linear-foot estimate

Estimate for rectangular molding frames.

Estimated quantity52.43 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 Simply White (OC-117) is a white with a green undertone and a calculated LRV of 92.5. Against white trim the contrast ratio is 1.03:1, which gives almost no contrast, so the molding reads through shadow alone (a tone-on-tone look); painted tone-on-tone, the french pattern shows only through its shadow lines.

French layout on a 7 ft bathroom wall

Molding over the full wall height, upper and lower rows divided by a chair rail. On a 7 ft wall with an 8 ft ceiling this gives 2 frames per row, each 36 in wide, with 50 in upper and 21 in lower frames. The layout uses about 36.1 m of 2.5 cm molding, or 16 sticks of 240 cm, including 10% waste. Use moisture-resistant polystyrene outside the shower spray zone and a bathroom-rated paint.

Building the french pattern

French panels add stepped inner corners: small square returns cut from the same molding replace the plain inner miter. Mark the corner squares with a template before fixing.

Painting molding in BM Simply White

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 Simply White wall, tone-on-tone trim, french layout on a 7 ft wall. Colors are screen approximations.

Color data

ColorBrandCodeHexCalculated LRVUndertoneDepthContrast vs white trimContrast vs black trim
BM Simply WhiteBenjamin MooreOC-117#F7F7EE92.5greenwhite1.03:115.3:1

Trim color pairings

PairingTrim colorHexContrastEffect
tone-on-toneBM Simply White#F7F7EE1:1Trim painted the same color as the wall
matching whiteBM White Dove#EFEEE51.08:1White with the closest undertone
contrastBlack#1F1F1F15.3:1Dark trim for a graphic outline

Bathroom wall sizes: french accent wall layout

Wall widthFrames per rowFrame widthFrame height (upper / lower)Molding incl. 10% waste240 cm sticksChair rail pieces (300 cm)
5 ft224 in50 / 21 in30.06 m131
7 ft236 in50 / 21 in36.1 m161
9 ft330.7 in50 / 21 in50.07 m211

Cut list for a 7 ft wall

Planning cut list
PieceQuantityLength
Frame top and bottom (lower row)436 in
Frame sides (lower row)421 in
Frame sides (upper row)450 in
Frame top and bottom (upper row)436 in
Inner frame pieces1628 in / 13 in
Chair rail1300 cm lengths

Pre-cut kits for this wall

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

Nested Picture Frame French Trim Wall Molding Kit, 2 Frames, Self-Adhesive Paintable01 / KIT

Nested Picture Frame French Trim Wall Molding Kit, 2 Frames, Self-Adhesive Paintable

From $110.00

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French Peel and Stick Wall Molding Kit, 4 Upper, 4 Middle, and 4 Bottom Frames | Easy Installation02 / KIT

French Peel and Stick Wall Molding Kit, 4 Upper, 4 Middle, and 4 Bottom Frames | Easy Installation

From $75.00

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French Accent Wall Trim Molding Kit, Picture Frame Paneling | Easy Installation03 / KIT

French Accent Wall Trim Molding Kit, Picture Frame Paneling | Easy Installation

From $232.74

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French Step Corner Picture Frame Wall Molding Kit | Pre-Cut Peel and Stick Wall Molding04 / KIT

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

From $205.56

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French Picture Frame Wainscoting Wall Molding Kit | Self-Adhesive Easy Installation05 / KIT

French Picture Frame Wainscoting Wall Molding Kit | Self-Adhesive Easy Installation

From $189.70

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Questions

How much molding do I need for a 7 ft bathroom wall with french frames?

About 36.1 m (118 linear ft) including a chair rail and 10% waste, which is 16 sticks of 240 cm. That assumes 2 frames per row, 36 in wide, on an 8 ft ceiling.

Is BM Simply White warm or cool?

BM Simply White has a green undertone and reads as a white white. Its calculated LRV is 92.5, so it reflects a lot of light and keeps molding shadows soft.

Should trim be the same color as BM Simply White walls?

Painting the molding the same color gives a modern, tone-on-tone finish where only shadows show the pattern. White trim adds almost no contrast, so the molding reads through shadow alone (a tone-on-tone look) (1.03:1), and black trim gives 15.3:1.

How high should the chair rail be in a bathroom?

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. Use moisture-resistant polystyrene outside the shower spray zone and a bathroom-rated paint.

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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