VMI 42"W Maple Arched Raised Panel Wall Mount Range Hood, Liner Sold Separately - FDWHAP 42 M

42-Inch Maple Hood Shell for a Raised Panel Kitchen

This VMI decorative wood range hood is a 42-inch wide maple shell in an arched raised panel style, wall-mounted above the cooktop and supplied ready-to-finish so it can be stained or painted to match the surrounding cabinetry. The liner that houses the ventilation insert is sold separately.

Key Features

• 42-inch width suits wider cooktop runs and range-size installations where a 36-inch shell would fall short.
• Arched raised panel design carries traditional raised-panel detail with a curved valance for a formal kitchen aesthetic.
• Maple species offers a tight, consistent grain that takes stain evenly and pairs well with painted or natural-finish cabinetry.
• Ready-to-finish construction lets the installer apply the stain, paint, or topcoat that matches the rest of the kitchen.
• Wall-mount configuration positions the shell against the wall above the range, above-cabinet style.
• Liner sold separately so the ventilation insert is selected and ordered to fit the cooktop independently.

Where the 42-Inch Width Makes the Difference

A 42-inch hood shell covers a wider footprint than the standard 36-inch size, making it the right fit over a 36-inch or wider range where a narrower shell would look undersized or leave the cooktop edges exposed. The arched raised panel profile adds height and visual weight suited to taller ceilings and kitchens that lean formal or traditional. At 40-1/2 inches tall and 20-3/4 inches deep, the shell has the presence to anchor a full kitchen wall rather than read as an afterthought over the range.

Maple, Unfinished, and Ready for the Shop

Maple is a furniture-grade hardwood with a smooth, fine grain and minimal figure, which makes it one of the more versatile species for a range hood that needs to match a specific cabinet finish. Because the shell arrives ready-to-finish, the cabinetmaker or installer controls the stain tone, paint color, and topcoat sheen, so the hood can be finished alongside the cabinet doors for a consistent result. This also means the shell should be finished before or during installation, not after, since the wood is unfinished at delivery.

The Right Buyer for This Shell

Cabinet shops and installers specifying a traditional or transitional kitchen with a raised panel door style will find the arched panel design a natural match. The 42-inch size is most common in kitchens built around a 36-inch professional-style range, where the hood runs slightly wider than the cooking surface. Homeowners working with a designer or cabinetmaker can select this shell and have it finished to a custom color without the constraints of a prefinished product. Because the liner is ordered separately, the ventilation solution, whether ducted or ductless, is selected based on the cooktop BTU output and the room's ductwork conditions rather than being bundled into the shell purchase.

Common Questions

A Formal Wood Hood Shell at the Right Scale

Specify this 42-inch maple shell when the kitchen calls for a traditional raised panel hood with an arched valance, room to finish it exactly to the cabinetry, and the flexibility to select the liner and ventilator separately.