VMI 36"W Maple Arched Raised Panel Wall Mount Range Hood, Liner Sold Separately - FDWHAP 36 M

A Raised Panel Maple Hood Shell for a Furniture-Grade Kitchen Look

This VMI decorative wood range hood shell brings an arched raised panel design to the wall above the cooktop, finished in maple and ready to receive stain or paint once installed. It is the decorative enclosure, not the ventilation unit: the liner and ventilator are selected and ordered separately to complete the installation.

Key Features

• Arched raised panel design adds traditional furniture-grade character above the cooktop.
• Maple species takes stain or paint cleanly for a consistent match to surrounding cabinetry.
• 36-inch width suits a standard 36-inch cooktop or range position.
• Wall-mount configuration installs against the wall above the cooking surface.
• Not prefinished, so the finish is applied on-site to coordinate with the kitchen.
• Liner sold separately, giving flexibility to match the appropriate ventilator for the installation.

The Shell as the Focal Point Over the Range

Raised panel cabinetry carries a distinct visual weight, and a flat or contemporary hood can read as an afterthought in a kitchen built around that style. The arched raised panel face on this shell mirrors the door and drawer front language of traditional and transitional cabinetry, so the hood reads as a designed piece rather than an appliance cover. The arched valance softens the lower profile and adds the kind of detail that registers in a finished kitchen photograph.

At 40-1/2 inches tall and 20-3/4 inches deep, the shell has the presence to anchor a wall above a 36-inch range without looking undersized. Because it ships unfinished in maple, the finishing step happens on-site after installation, which means it can be matched exactly to the cabinetry batch rather than approximated from a factory color chip.

Maple Construction and the Unfinished Advantage

Maple is a close-grained hardwood that sands cleanly and holds both stain and paint with a smooth, consistent result. In a painted kitchen, it gives a flat, even surface. In a stained kitchen, the grain is present but not dominant, so it pairs with species like cherry or alder without pulling attention away from them. The unfinished state means a finisher can match the exact stain batch used on the cabinets, a result that is difficult to achieve with a prefinished product shipped from a factory. For a kitchen where finish continuity matters, unfinished maple gives the most control.

Where This Shell Fits Best

This shell is the right choice for a traditional or transitional kitchen with raised panel doors where the hood needs to carry the same visual vocabulary as the surrounding cabinets. It suits new construction and remodel work equally: a cabinet shop finishing a full kitchen build can match the stain in the same application, while a remodel contractor replacing a dated hood can bring the new shell into an existing finish sequence.

Because the liner and ventilation unit are selected separately, the ventilation sizing is not constrained by the shell. Specify the ventilator to match the cooktop output and the kitchen's duct situation, then select the liner that bridges the shell and that unit.

Common Questions

The Right Shell for a Traditional Kitchen Build

Choose this shell when the design calls for a raised panel hood that matches the cabinet doors in species, style, and finish, and the ventilation is sized to the cooktop separately.