VMI 36"W Cherry Classic Valance Wall Mount Range Hood, Liner Sold Separately - FVALCA 36 C

A 36-Inch Cherry Wood Hood Shell Built for the Classic Kitchen

This VMI Classic Valance wall mount range hood is a decorative cherry wood shell designed to frame the cooktop and tie into surrounding cabinetry. At 36 inches wide, it suits a standard range opening and arrives ready to finish so the stain or paint can be matched to the rest of the kitchen. The liner is sold separately.

Key Features

• Cherry wood construction brings a fine, straight grain that takes stain beautifully for a rich, warm finish.
• Classic Valance style offers a traditional decorative front profile that pairs naturally with raised-panel and inset cabinetry.
• 36-inch width fits a standard 36-inch range or cooktop opening.
• Ready-to-finish so the installer can apply stain, paint, or a clear coat that matches the cabinet finish exactly.
• Wall mount position installs against the wall above the cooking surface.
• Liner sold separately, giving the flexibility to pair with a compatible ventilation insert of your choice.

What This Shell Does in the Kitchen

The Classic Valance hood is the woodwork above the range, not the ventilation equipment. It provides the decorative enclosure that makes the cooking area feel finished and intentional, drawing the eye upward and connecting the range wall to the surrounding cabinet run. The valance profile along the lower face gives the hood a traditional cornice-like presence, which is why it works so well with door styles that feature raised panels, beaded frames, or inset construction. Because it is a shell and not a ventilator, the liner and the insert that moves air are chosen and ordered separately to suit the specific installation and cooktop output.

Cherry as a Finishing Material

Cherry is selected by designers and cabinet shops when the goal is warmth, depth, and grain character that improves with age. The wood accepts penetrating stains readily and darkens naturally over time, which suits kitchens where the hardware and cabinetry are expected to develop a patina. Because this shell ships unfinished, the finishing step happens on-site alongside the cabinet finishing schedule, so the hood reads as part of the same run rather than a separately sourced piece. At 24 inches tall and 8-1/8 inches deep, the profile is proportional for a standard ceiling height without dominating the wall.

The Right Fit for Traditional Kitchen Builds

Cabinet shops specifying cherry kitchens, designers completing a traditional or transitional kitchen package, and homeowners renovating around an existing cherry cabinet set will all find the Classic Valance a natural match. The 36-inch width suits a standard single range or a 36-inch cooktop. Because the liner is not included, the installer selects the compatible liner and ventilation insert independently, which allows the airflow capacity and insert brand to be matched to the cooktop without being locked into a bundled choice.

Common Questions

The Hood That Finishes the Range Wall

Specify the Classic Valance in cherry when the kitchen calls for a traditional wood hood that can be finished in place, matched to the cabinetry, and paired with the ventilation insert that fits the job.