VMI 36"W Red Oak Decorative Series Wall Mount Range Hood, Liner Sold Separately - FDWH 36 RO

A 36-Inch Red Oak Hood Shell for Kitchens That Match Wood to Wood

This VMI Decorative Series wall mount range hood is a 36-inch-wide red oak wood shell that frames the cooktop and coordinates with oak cabinetry for a cohesive, custom look. The liner and ventilation unit are sold separately, so the shell can be paired with the insert and finish that suit the installation.

Key Features

• Red oak wood species brings a pronounced grain character that stains and finishes to match oak cabinet runs.
• 36 inches wide by 42-1/2 inches tall by 20-1/2 inches deep to fit a standard cooktop alcove and fill the wall space above it.
• Wall mount position designed to mount against the wall above the range or cooktop.
• Ready to finish so the installer or finisher applies stain, paint, or a topcoat after delivery to suit the kitchen.
• Liner sold separately, allowing the ventilation insert to be selected independently for the cooktop and duct configuration.

Where a 36-Inch Oak Shell Earns Its Place

A 36-inch hood is the most common span for a standard residential range, and red oak is one of the most widely used cabinet species in North American kitchens. That combination makes this shell a natural fit when the goal is a hood that reads as cabinetry rather than an appliance. The depth of 20-1/2 inches gives the shell the visual mass to anchor the wall above the cooktop without overwhelming narrower kitchens, and the 42-1/2-inch height carries the design from the range up to the upper cabinet line or the soffit above.

Wood, Grain, and the Finishing Expectation

Red oak is an open-grain hardwood with a prominent ray pattern and a warm reddish cast that deepens with most stain colors. Because this shell ships ready to finish rather than prefinished, the final color is determined at the job site. That matters when the hood needs to blend with existing oak cabinets: the finisher can match the stain batch directly to the surrounding doors and frames. Paint is also an option for kitchens where a painted hood is the design intent. The shell is wood construction throughout, so it responds to the same finishing products used on the cabinet boxes.

Who Specifies This Shell and Why

Cabinet shops building oak kitchens use this shell when a stock decorative hood is more practical than a site-built enclosure, and designers specify it when they want a hood that disappears into the cabinetry rather than standing apart as a finished metal appliance. Because the liner is a separate purchase, the ventilation system can be sized to the cooktop's BTU output and the home's duct path without being constrained by a bundled insert. The result is a wood enclosure that handles the visual work while the chosen ventilator handles the air.

Common Questions

The Right Shell When the Kitchen Is Oak

Specify this 36-inch red oak shell when the cooktop is 36 inches wide and the cabinetry is oak, and the goal is a hood that finishes to match rather than contrast. Pair it with a liner and a ventilation unit sized to the cooktop and the duct run, and finish on site to complete the look.