VMI 48"W Maple Decorative Series Wall Mount Range Hood, Liner Sold Separately - FDWH 48 M

A 48-Inch Maple Hood Shell For Wide Cooktop Installations

This VMI Decorative Series wall mount range hood is a 48-inch maple wood shell designed to frame a wide cooktop in a finished, cabinetry-integrated look. It ships unfinished so stain or paint can be applied to coordinate with the surrounding kitchen, and it is sized to accept a compatible liner and ventilation insert, both ordered separately.

Key Features

• 48-inch width accommodates wide cooktop runs and large kitchen layouts.
• Maple wood construction in the Decorative Series, ready to accept stain or paint after delivery.
• Wall mount position installs against the wall above the cooking surface.
• Unfinished surface allows the installer or finisher to match any kitchen color or stain.
• Liner and ventilation insert sold separately, so the mechanical components are chosen to suit the cooktop and ventilation requirements.
• 42-1/2 inch height and 20-1/2 inch depth for a substantial, proportional presence over a wide range.

The Right Shell for a Wide Kitchen Run

At 48 inches wide, this hood shell is built for kitchens where the cooktop spans a generous run or where the design calls for a dominant focal point above the range. A 36-inch hood can feel undersized against a wide island or pro-style range; this one fills the wall with the visual weight the layout requires. The 42-1/2-inch height and 20-1/2-inch depth give it proportions that read as a built-in architectural element rather than an appliance add-on.

Maple, Unfinished, and Ready for the Finisher

Maple is a close-grained, consistent wood that takes stain evenly and paints to a smooth, clean surface, which is why it appears across so many cabinet lines. This shell arrives unfinished, meaning the wood is prepared and ready for the finishing system chosen by the installer or shop finisher. Staining it to match the cabinet species or painting it to match an island color are both straightforward applications. Because finish is applied on-site, the hood integrates with the specific sheen, tone, and topcoat of the surrounding cabinetry rather than arriving in a fixed factory finish that may not be an exact match.

Who Specifies This Shell

Cabinet shops and designers working on higher-end kitchens with 36-inch or wider ranges often reach for a 48-inch hood to maintain visual balance and meet local ventilation sizing guidelines that scale with cooktop width. Homeowners renovating with a pro-style or dual-fuel range will find the 48-inch shell proportionally appropriate where a narrower option would leave uncovered space. Because the shell arrives unfinished, it suits projects where a custom paint or stain program is already planned for the cabinetry, making it a natural fit for semi-custom and full-custom kitchen programs.

Common Questions

A Wide, Unfinished Shell That Finishes as Part of the Kitchen

Specify this 48-inch maple shell when the kitchen needs a hood that spans a wide cooktop, accepts a custom finish, and reads as cabinetry rather than an appliance. Pair it with the liner and ventilator that fit the installation to complete the system.