Omega National 42 Inch Rift White Oak Omni Wall Hood

Rift White Oak Hood Shell for a Seamless Cabinet Wall

The Omega National Omni is a 42-inch wall mount range hood shell in rift white oak, built to frame the cooktop and integrate with surrounding cabinetry as a custom, furniture-grade focal point. A Broan-compatible liner is included so the shell is ready to receive a ventilation unit.

Key Features

• Rift white oak construction delivers a straight, consistent grain pattern that aligns naturally with vertical cabinet lines.
• 42 inches wide and 42 inches tall, sized for larger cooktop runs and taller wall configurations.
• Wall mount design positions the hood against the wall above the cooking surface.
• Broan-compatible liner included so no additional liner purchase is needed before the ventilation unit goes in.
• Ready-to-finish wood accepts stain, paint, or a clear coat to match the surrounding cabinets.

Where Rift White Oak Earns Its Place

Most wood hood shells use flat-cut or plain-sawn lumber, where the grain fans and varies across the face. Rift white oak is cut at a different angle through the log, producing the tight, straight-line grain that cabinetmakers and designers choose when a kitchen calls for a calm, linear look. It pairs directly with rift-sawn cabinet doors without the grain contrast that mixed-cut species can introduce. On a 42-inch-wide hood over a wide range or dual-fuel cooktop, that consistency carries across the full width without visual interruption.

Finishing and the Liner

This shell ships unfinished, which gives the installer or finisher full control over the final color and sheen. Stain it to match the cabinetry, paint it as a contrasting accent, or apply a clear finish to keep the natural rift grain visible. Because the wood is raw, the finishing process can be coordinated with the rest of the millwork on the job before the hood goes up. The Broan-compatible liner is already part of the package, so the hardware needed to seat the ventilation unit is on hand without a separate order.

The Right Fit for This Shell

This hood suits kitchens where the designer or builder wants the range hood to read as a piece of cabinetry rather than an appliance. The rift white oak species and the 42-by-42-inch format make it a natural choice for larger, contemporary, or transitional kitchens where linear grain and clean proportions are part of the design language. Because it is the decorative shell only, it works in combination with a Broan ventilation unit selected to match the cooktop output. The ventilator is ordered separately and seats into the included liner.

Common Questions

A Hood Built to Finish With the Rest of the Kitchen

Choose this shell when the design calls for a rift white oak hood that finishes in step with the surrounding cabinetry, sized at 42 by 42 inches and ready to accept a Broan ventilator once the finish is applied.