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Burgundy Bathroom Nested Wall Molding
Burgundy Bathroom Nested Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 5.5), bathroom layout for 5, 7, 9 ft walls, cut list, calculator and pre-cut kits.
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Overview
Burgundy is a dark red-pink with a pink undertone and a calculated LRV of 5.5. Against white trim the contrast ratio is 9.03:1, which gives strong, graphic contrast; painted tone-on-tone, the nested pattern shows only through its shadow lines.
Nested 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 30.73 m of 2.5 cm molding, or 13 sticks of 240 cm, including 10% waste. Use moisture-resistant polystyrene outside the shower spray zone and a bathroom-rated paint.
Building the nested pattern
Fix the outer frames first, then set each inner frame 4 in inside with spacer blocks so the reveal is identical on all four sides. Both frames use the same 2.5 cm profile.
Painting molding in Burgundy
Pinks and reds feel warm and enclosing; keep the molding the same color or one shade lighter.
Wall elevation
Color data
| Color | Brand | Code | Hex | Calculated LRV | Undertone | Depth | Contrast vs white trim | Contrast vs black trim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgundy | Generic | #6D2E36 | 5.5 | pink | dark | 9.03:1 | 1.64:1 |
Trim color pairings
| Pairing | Trim color | Hex | Contrast | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tone-on-tone | Burgundy | #6D2E36 | 1:1 | Trim painted the same color as the wall |
| matching white | SW Ivory Lace | #ECE5D8 | 8.01:1 | White with the closest undertone |
| contrast | White | #F4F3EE | 9.03:1 | Light trim for crisp contrast |
Bathroom wall sizes: nested 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft | 2 | 24 in | 50 / 21 in | 24.7 m | 11 | 1 |
| 7 ft | 2 | 36 in | 50 / 21 in | 30.73 m | 13 | 1 |
| 9 ft | 3 | 30.7 in | 50 / 21 in | 42.02 m | 18 | 1 |
Cut list for a 7 ft wall
| Piece | Quantity | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Frame top and bottom (lower row) | 4 | 36 in |
| Frame sides (lower row) | 4 | 21 in |
| Frame sides (upper row) | 4 | 50 in |
| Frame top and bottom (upper row) | 4 | 36 in |
| Inner frame pieces | 16 | 28 in / 13 in |
| Chair rail | 1 | 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 / KITNested Accent Wall Molding Kit, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Nested Frames | Easy Installation
From $180.00
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02 / KITWainscoting Accent Wall Molding Kit, 3 Upper and 2 Bottom Nested Frames | Pre-Cut & Primed
From $220.00
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03 / KITAccent Wall Panels Kit, 3 Upper & 2 Bottom Nested Frames | Self-Adhesive Pre-Cut
From $220.00
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04 / KITNested Picture Frame French Trim Wall Molding Kit, 2 Frames, Self-Adhesive Paintable
From $110.00
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05 / KITSelf Adhesive Accent Wall Molding Kit, 3 Upper and 2 Bottom Nested Frames | Pre-Cut & Primed
From $220.00
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06 / KITNested Wall Molding Package Kits, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Nested Frames | Easy Installation
From $277.00
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How much molding do I need for a 7 ft bathroom wall with nested frames?
About 30.73 m (101 linear ft) including a chair rail and 10% waste, which is 13 sticks of 240 cm. That assumes 2 frames per row, 36 in wide, on an 8 ft ceiling.
Is Burgundy warm or cool?
Burgundy has a pink undertone and reads as a dark red-pink. Its calculated LRV is 5.5, so it absorbs light, so tone-on-tone molding reads as deep relief.
Should trim be the same color as Burgundy walls?
Painting the molding the same color gives a modern, tone-on-tone finish where only shadows show the pattern. White trim adds strong, graphic contrast (9.03:1), and black trim gives 1.64:1.
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.
- Paint color dataset (screen approximations; LRV calculated)Recorded November 11, 2026
- DecoMoldings product catalogRecorded November 11, 2026