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

VMI Wood Hood Shell for Kitchens With a Raised Panel Door Style

This VMI decorative wood range hood shell brings a classic raised panel profile to the space above the cooktop, finished in hickory and sized at 36 inches wide for a wall mount installation. It is the decorative enclosure, not the ventilation unit. The liner and ventilation insert are selected separately to complete the system.

Key Features

• Hickory wood construction pairs with raised panel cabinet doors for a cohesive kitchen look.
• Arched raised panel design adds traditional detail across the hood face.
• 36 inches wide, 40-1/2 inches tall, 20-3/4 inches deep for wall mount installations.
• Ready-to-finish surface accepts stain or paint to match the surrounding cabinetry.
• Wall mount position installs against the wall above the cooktop.
• Liner sold separately so the ventilation setup can be specified to suit the cooktop and kitchen layout.

Where This Hood Shell Works

The arched raised panel design is a natural fit for traditional and transitional kitchens where the cabinet doors carry a raised panel profile. Hickory's pronounced grain and natural color variation give the finished hood a character that blends with rustic, craftsman, and country kitchen aesthetics. At 36 inches wide, the shell spans a standard cooktop position and provides enough presence to anchor the wall above the range without overwhelming surrounding cabinets.

Because this shell ships unfinished, the stain or paint applied on site can be matched exactly to the cabinets, whether the shop is finishing the surrounding boxes in a medium honey tone or a darker walnut stain. That flexibility matters on custom and semi-custom projects where an off-the-shelf prefinished shell would be a near-miss at best.

Hickory Construction and Surface Preparation

Hickory is one of the harder domestic species, with a tight surface that holds stain well and resists denting in a working kitchen environment. The raised panel detailing on the face is cut to the same profile as standard raised panel doors, so the hood reads as a continuation of the cabinetry rather than an accessory installed after the fact. The shell arrives ready-to-finish, meaning the surface is prepared for stain, paint, or a custom finish system applied in the shop or on site before installation.

Who Specifies This Shell

Cabinet makers and designers building out a traditional or transitional kitchen with raised panel doors will find this shell simplifies the custom hood build. Rather than fabricating a hood box from scratch, the shell provides the finished woodwork in a matched species. Homeowners renovating a kitchen where hickory cabinets are already in place can use this shell to extend the door style up the wall above the range. The 36-inch width fits a standard 36-inch cooktop run, making it a direct spec for the most common residential configuration.

Because the liner and ventilation insert are purchased separately, the installer retains full control over the airflow specification, whether the project calls for a ducted system tied to existing ductwork or a recirculating setup where ducting is not an option.

Common Questions

The Right Shell for a Raised Panel Hickory Kitchen

Specify this VMI shell when the goal is a traditional raised panel hood that matches hickory cabinetry and accepts a custom finish, with the liner and ventilator configured to suit the specific installation.