VMI 42"W Hickory Decorative Series Wall Mount Range Hood, Liner Sold Separately - FDWH 42 H

Hickory Grain and a 42-Inch Profile Built for the Statement Wall

This VMI Decorative Series wall mount range hood is a solid wood shell in hickory, sized at 42 inches wide for kitchens where the hood is a focal point rather than an afterthought. It ships ready-to-finish so the stain or paint color is yours to choose, and it accepts a separately ordered liner and ventilation unit to complete the installation.

Key Features

• Hickory wood species brings pronounced grain and natural character that stained finishes highlight well.
• 42-inch width and 42-1/2-inch height suits wide cooktop spans and tall wall runs above the range.
• Ready-to-finish construction allows the shell to be stained or painted on-site to coordinate with surrounding cabinetry.
• Wall mount position installs against the wall above the cooking surface in place of upper cabinets.
• Liner and ventilation unit sold separately, giving flexibility to specify the airflow rating the cooktop requires.

Where This Shell Earns Its Place

Hickory is the most visually active of the common domestic wood species. The grain swings from pale cream to dark amber within a single board, and that contrast becomes the design statement once a finish is applied. A 42-inch wide shell carries that character across a substantial wall span, which makes it a natural choice for wide-format ranges, dual-fuel cooktops, or any kitchen layout where the hood wall is meant to anchor the room. The 20-1/2-inch depth fits standard wall-mount positioning above the cooktop without projecting into the workspace.

Finishing and Fit Preparation

The shell arrives unfinished, which is the right starting point when the goal is a precise match to existing cabinetry. A cabinetmaker or finisher can apply any oil, stain, or paint system suited to hickory before installation, so the final color is determined by the shop rather than a factory. Because hickory's grain variation is pronounced, a pre-stain conditioner typically produces more even color uptake across the face. The 42-1/2-inch height accommodates standard kitchen ceiling heights while leaving room for a chimney extension if the wall-to-ceiling run requires it.

Specifying the Rest of the Assembly

This product is the decorative wood enclosure. The liner that houses the ventilation unit mounts inside the shell and is sold separately, as is the ventilation insert or power pack that actually moves air. That separation is an advantage when specifying: the ventilation unit can be sized to the cooktop's BTU output independently of the shell choice. Cabinet shops building out a custom kitchen with a wide hickory run will want to confirm liner compatibility and ventilation sizing before the hood goes in. Designers specifying for a client should note the unfinished state so the finishing schedule includes the hood shell alongside the cabinet doors.

Common Questions

The Shell That Sets the Tone for the Room

When the range wall is the visual centerpiece of the kitchen, the hood material and width carry real weight. Choosing a 42-inch hickory shell and finishing it in-shop means the grain pattern, color, and sheen all match the cabinets exactly, and the ventilation behind it is sized to the job.