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

A 42-Inch Cherry Raised Panel Hood Shell Built for the Wall

This VMI decorative wood range hood shell brings an arched raised panel design to the wall above the cooktop, finished in unfinished cherry and sized at 42 inches wide for kitchens where the hood is meant to read as part of the cabinetry. The liner and ventilation unit are selected separately to match the installation.

Key Features

• Arched raised panel design provides traditional visual weight and architectural detail over the cooktop.
• Cherry wood species accepts stain or paint to coordinate with cherry cabinetry or a custom finish scheme.
• 42 inches wide, 40-1/2 inches tall, and 20-3/4 inches deep to suit larger cooking surfaces and wall installations.
• Wall-mount configuration positions the shell directly against the wall above the range.
• Liner sold separately so the ventilation system can be sized and specified to the cooktop independently.
• Ready-to-finish so it can be stained or painted to suit the kitchen before installation.

Where the Raised Panel Design Works

The arched raised panel profile suits traditional, transitional, and craftsman kitchens where the hood is expected to carry visual presence rather than disappear into the wall. At 42 inches wide, this shell works over wider ranges and dual-burner cooktops where a narrower hood would feel undersized for the run. Because it mounts directly to the wall, the install sits flush against the backsplash or tile field, and the shell height of 40-1/2 inches gives the piece the verticality that traditional kitchen design typically calls for.

Cherry, Unfinished, and Ready for the Job Site

Cherry is a close-grained hardwood that takes stain evenly and finishes cleanly, which makes it a practical choice when the hood needs to match an existing cherry cabinet run or take a custom color. Because this shell arrives ready-to-finish, the finishing step happens on site or in the shop before the hood goes up, so the final color is controlled rather than fixed at the factory. The raised panel faces and arched valance will pick up the same stain or topcoat as the surrounding doors, tying the hood into the kitchen without a visible break in tone or sheen.

Who Specifies This Shell

Kitchen designers and cabinet shops fitting out a traditional or transitional kitchen will find the 42-inch width and raised panel profile a natural match for larger runs with 36-inch or wider ranges. Contractors sourcing for a custom install can pair this shell with the liner and ventilation unit that suits the cooktop output and the duct path, keeping both selections independent. Homeowners replacing an existing hood and matching existing cherry cabinetry can finish this shell to blend with the rest of the kitchen without a custom millwork order.

Common Questions

The Right Shell for a Traditional Kitchen With a Wider Range

When the cooktop is large and the kitchen calls for traditional raised panel detail, this 42-inch cherry shell gives the wall above the range the architectural presence the design needs, finished to match on site and paired with a liner and ventilation unit selected for the job.