VMI 48"W Cherry Arched Raised Panel Wall Mount Range Hood, Liner Sold Separately - FDWHAP 48 C

VMI Wood Hood Shell For Cherry Kitchen Cabinetry

This VMI 48-inch arched raised panel range hood is a decorative wood shell in cherry, designed to wall-mount above a cooktop and pair with a separately chosen ventilation liner. It provides the finished look of a custom-built hood without ventilating on its own.

Key Features

• Cherry wood construction delivers warm, natural grain that accepts stain or paint to match surrounding cabinetry.
• Arched raised panel design adds architectural detail and visual depth to the hood face.
• 48-inch width suits wider cooktop and range installations where a 36-inch shell falls short.
• Wall-mount configuration positions the shell above the range against a wall surface.
• Ready-to-finish construction means the shell arrives unfinished and takes stain, paint, or a clear coat applied on-site.
• Liner sold separately, giving the installer flexibility to select the ventilation unit that matches the cooktop and ducting requirements.

Built for the Kitchen Where the Hood Is Part of the Design

A 48-inch cooktop or range needs a hood presence that fills the wall and reads as part of the cabinetry, not as an appliance bolted on afterward. This shell spans the full 48 inches at 40-1/2 inches tall and 20-3/4 inches deep, giving the hood a substantial profile that holds its own against tall upper cabinets or a full run of perimeter cabinetry. The arched raised panel face echoes traditional cabinet door styles, making it a natural fit in kitchens where raised panel doors are already in use on the perimeter.

Cherry Species and the Ready-to-Finish Advantage

Cherry is selected here for its characteristic warmth: a fine, straight grain that deepens in tone over time and accepts stain evenly. Because the shell arrives ready-to-finish, the finishing system, stain color, sheen level, and topcoat are all decided in the field and matched to whatever the cabinetry calls for. That flexibility matters on a piece this prominent. A custom kitchen with a proprietary stain color can be matched in the shop before the hood goes up, rather than compromising on a factory finish.

Who Specifies This Shell and How It Gets Installed

Cabinet shops and designers typically specify this shell when the kitchen design calls for a wide, traditional hood that integrates with cherry or cherry-compatible cabinetry. The wall-mount position keeps the installation straightforward: the shell mounts to the wall structure above the range, and the liner and ventilator are fitted inside. Because the liner is sold separately, the ventilation unit can be sized to the cooktop's BTU output and the room's ducting path independent of the shell selection. Confirm liner compatibility before ordering so the ventilator seats correctly inside the 48-inch shell.

Common Questions

The Shell That Sets the Tone for the Kitchen

At 48 inches wide with an arched raised panel face in unfinished cherry, this VMI shell gives a wide kitchen run the architectural anchor it needs, finished on your terms to match the cabinets exactly.