Omega National Wood Hood Shell for a Crafted Kitchen Centerpiece

The Omega National Artisan Series 36-inch wall mount range hood is a decorative maple wood shell designed to frame the cooktop and anchor the kitchen with the warmth and grain character that only solid wood delivers. The Broan-compatible liner is included, ready for a separately sourced ventilation unit.

Key Features

• Maple wood construction brings natural grain and warm tone to the focal point above the range.
• Artisan Series styling offers a crafted, detail-forward silhouette suited to transitional and traditional kitchens.
• 36-inch wide by 46-inch tall shell fills a substantial wall run above the cooktop without requiring custom millwork.
• Broan-compatible liner included so the ventilation unit can be paired and installed without sourcing a separate liner.
• Ready-to-finish wood surface accepts stain or paint so the hood can be matched precisely to the surrounding cabinetry.
• Wall-mount position installs directly against the wall above the range, with no island or ceiling suspension required.

The Case for Maple in a Wood Hood

Maple is one of the most popular cabinet species for a reason: its tight, consistent grain takes stain evenly and holds painted finishes without the blotching that looser-grained woods can show. In a kitchen where the cabinetry is maple, this hood shell is the straightforward way to carry the species above the range and treat the hood as part of the room rather than an appliance dropped into it. The Artisan Series silhouette adds visual interest through its detailing, so the hood reads as intentional cabinetry work rather than a stock enclosure. Because the shell arrives ready-to-finish, the finishing decision stays open: match it to the cabinet stain, paint it a contrasting color, or go with a lighter wash to let the grain show through.

What the Shell Includes and What It Needs

This product is the decorative wood enclosure, not the ventilation unit. It ships with the Broan-compatible liner already included, which is the metal component that houses the ventilation insert inside the wood body. The ventilator that actually moves air above the cooktop is selected and purchased separately, sized to the cooktop output and the kitchen's ventilation requirements. At 19 inches deep and 46 inches tall, the shell has the presence of a custom built piece. Wall mounting keeps the installation straightforward for a cabinet shop or finish carpenter working alongside the mechanical trades.

Where This Hood Fits Best

This shell is well suited to a kitchen remodel or new build where maple cabinetry is already in play and the designer or homeowner wants the hood to read as a continuation of that woodwork. The 36-inch width pairs naturally with a 30-inch or 36-inch range or cooktop. Cabinet shops finishing a kitchen in maple will find the ready-to-finish surface eliminates the guesswork of matching a pre-applied finish to an existing stain. Designers specifying high-detail transitional kitchens will recognize the Artisan Series profile as a natural fit for the decorative language those spaces typically call for.

Common Questions

Decorative Wood That Does the Room Justice

When the goal is a kitchen where the hood looks like it was built by the same hands that made the cabinets, this maple Artisan Series shell in the 36-inch width is the right starting point. Finish it to match, pair it with a compatible ventilator, and the result is a focal point that holds its own above the range.