Hickory Hood Shell for a Built-In Wall Mount Look

This Omega National Signature Arched Raised Panel range hood is a 36-inch decorative wood shell in hickory, designed to wall-mount above the cooktop and integrate with the surrounding cabinetry. A Broan-compatible liner is included so the shell is ready to accept a ventilator, ordered separately.

Key Features

• 36-inch hickory shell brings natural wood grain and character grain typical of the species to the hood area above the range.
• Signature Arched Raised Panel design adds a traditional raised-panel door profile with a curved valance for visual depth.
• Broan-compatible liner included so the shell arrives ready to accept a compatible Broan ventilation insert.
• Ready-to-finish construction allows staining or painting to match the kitchen's cabinetry and finish system.
• Wall-mount position at 36 inches wide, 24-7/8 inches tall, and 19 inches deep for standard above-range placement.

Where This Shell Fits the Job

Traditional kitchens built around raised-panel door profiles benefit most from this shell. The arched valance echoes the arched details found on many inset and overlay door styles, and the raised-panel face gives the hood the same visual weight as the surrounding cabinet doors. Hickory's pronounced grain and natural color variation make it well suited to kitchens that lean rustic, craftsman, or transitional, where a uniform, tight-grain wood would look out of place. Because the shell arrives unfinished, the stain or paint goes on after delivery, so the hood can be color-matched to the finish system on the rest of the cabinetry rather than approximated.

Wood, Construction, and Finish Prep

Hickory is one of the harder domestic species, dense and pronounced in grain, with streaks of color that range from cream to brown even within a single board. That character is part of what makes a hickory hood a focal point rather than a background element. The shell arrives ready-to-finish, meaning no stain or topcoat has been applied. A finisher can apply an oil-based stain, a water-based finish, or paint to the unfinished surface. Paint-grade expectations do not apply here; the natural grain is a feature of the species, and a clear or tinted finish will show it. The liner included with the shell is Broan-compatible and provides the interior housing the ventilator mounts into.

Who Specifies This Hood and Why

Cabinet shops finishing a traditional or farmhouse kitchen in hickory will find this shell a natural extension of the cabinet line, finished in the same shop run as the doors and drawers. Designers specifying for a client who wants a cohesive wood hood rather than a stainless appliance hood can match the species and finish system precisely before the shell ships. Contractors installing a Broan ventilation package can pair the liner-included shell with a Broan unit and deliver a finished hood without sourcing the liner separately. The 36-inch width suits most standard 30-inch to 36-inch ranges and cooktops within standard reach.

Common Questions

A Hickory Focal Point Above the Range

Choose this shell when the kitchen calls for a traditional raised-panel hood in hickory, finished on-site to match the cabinetry and fitted with a Broan ventilator for a complete, cohesive installation.