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Burgundy Dining Room Board and Batten Wall Molding
Burgundy Dining Room Board and Batten Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 5.5), dining room layout for 10, 12, 14 ft walls, cut list, calculator and
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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 board and batten pattern shows only through its shadow lines.
Board and Batten layout on a 12 ft dining room wall
With battens every 16 in, a 12 ft wall takes 10 battens of 88 in plus a top rail: about 32.63 m of board including 10% waste. Check that the chair rail clears chair backs, usually 32 to 36 in.
Building the board and batten pattern
Fix the top rail level first, then hang the battens from it at 16 in spacing. Start from the center of the wall so the end gaps match.
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 |
Dining Room wall sizes: board and batten accent wall layout
| Wall width | Battens | Batten height | Board incl. waste | Spacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | 9 | 88 in | 28.83 m | 16 in |
| 12 ft | 10 | 88 in | 32.63 m | 16 in |
| 14 ft | 12 | 88 in | 38.89 m | 16 in |
Cut list for a 12 ft wall
| Piece | Quantity | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical batten | 10 | 88 in |
| Top rail | 1 | 12 ft run |
| Mid rail | 1 | 12 ft run |
Pre-cut kits for this wall
Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.
01 / KITSquare Grid Board and Batten Accent Wall Kit | Pre-Cut MDF Easy Installation
From $252.41
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02 / KITBoard and Batten Half Wall Paneling Kit with Chair Rail | Pre-Cut MDF Easy Installation
From $31.42
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03 / KITPaintable Pre-Cut Wall Design: Ready to Assemble Board & Batten MDF | Effortless Installation W:75mm x T:8mm
From $840.00
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04 / KITDIY Hassle-Free Board & Batten Wall Makeovers | Pre-Cut MDF Panels for Easy Installation W:75mm x T:8mm
From $515.00
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05 / KITPeel and Stick Board and Batten Picture Frame Molding Set | Easy Installation
From $115.30
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06 / KITBoard and Batten Wall Kit, Shaker Grid 1 to 5 Sets | Self-Adhesive Wainscoting
From $69.80
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How many battens for a 12 ft wall?
10 battens at 16 in spacing, plus a top rail across the 12 ft run.
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 dining 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. Check that the chair rail clears chair backs, usually 32 to 36 in.
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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