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

A Curved Hickory Wood Hood Shell for a Custom Kitchen Focal Point

This VMI Decorative Curved Series range hood is a 42-inch-wide hickory wood shell designed to serve as the decorative centerpiece above the cooktop. It mounts to the wall and is supplied ready-to-finish so the stain or paint is matched on-site to the surrounding cabinetry. The liner and ventilation insert are sold and specified separately.

Key Features

• Hickory wood construction delivers a pronounced grain pattern that stands out as a kitchen accent.
• Curved decorative profile adds visual dimension compared to flat or straight-valance hood shells.
• 42 inches wide, 42 inches tall, and 20-1/2 inches deep for substantial presence over a wide cooktop or range.
• Wall-mount position installs against the wall above the cooking surface.
• Ready-to-finish so stain, paint, or another finishing system can be applied after delivery to coordinate with the kitchen.
• Liner sold separately, giving flexibility to pair the shell with the compatible liner and ventilator for the installation.

Where This Hood Shell Fits in the Kitchen

A wood hood shell defines the look above the range more than almost any other element in the kitchen. The curved profile of this Decorative Curved Series shell creates a softer silhouette than a boxy or straight-sided hood, making it well suited to traditional, transitional, and country-style kitchens where that kind of architectural detail reads as intentional rather than decorative. At 42 inches wide, it covers a broad cooking surface and fills the wall run between the upper cabinets with a substantial form. Because this is the decorative wood enclosure and not the ventilation hardware, the liner and the ventilator that moves the air are specified and ordered separately to match the cooktop and the duct situation.

Hickory and the Ready-to-Finish Advantage

Hickory is one of the more visually assertive domestic species: the grain shifts between light and dark boards and carries natural character marks that give each shell a distinct look. When the goal is a hood that reads as furniture rather than an appliance, that natural variation works in its favor. Because the shell ships ready-to-finish rather than prefinished, the finishing trade or the cabinet shop controls the final color and sheen. That means the hood can be stained to blend with existing hickory cabinetry or treated with a contrasting finish to make it a deliberate focal point. Paint-grade applications are also possible, though hickory's grain typically rewards a stain or clear finish that lets the wood read through.

Who Specifies This Shell

Cabinet shops building a hickory or mixed-species kitchen will find the ready-to-finish state the most practical choice: the hood goes through the same finishing line as the doors and boxes and arrives on the jobsite as a matched component. Designers specifying a traditional or transitional kitchen can use the curved form to carry the softer detail language from the door profiles into the hood. Homeowners planning a remodel who want a wood hood without the constraints of a factory finish will appreciate the flexibility. Because the liner and ventilator are separate, the mechanical side of the installation can be sized to the actual cooktop without being locked into a packaged unit.

Common Questions

The Decorative Shell That Sets the Tone

When hickory is in the kitchen and the design calls for a curved hood that finishes on-site, this 42-inch shell is the starting point. Pair it with the right liner and ventilator, finish it to match, and the hood becomes part of the cabinetry rather than an afterthought above the range.