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This VMI Emperor Series wall mount range hood is a 30-inch decorative wood shell in red oak, designed to frame the cooktop and integrate with the surrounding cabinetry. It is supplied unfinished so it can be stained or painted to match the kitchen, and it is sized for wall installation above a standard residential range.
The Emperor Series is the decorative enclosure above the range. It provides the visual presence of a custom wood hood without locking the buyer into a fixed ventilation spec. Because the liner and ventilator are chosen separately, the airflow rating, duct direction, and blower power can be sized to the actual cooktop rather than defaulted. The 21-1/4-inch depth gives the hood a substantial profile that reads as built-in rather than surface-mounted.
Red oak has a strong, open grain with warm undertones that takes stain predictably and holds it well. Supplied unfinished, this shell arrives ready for the finishing room or the job site. A stain match to existing red oak cabinetry is straightforward. For painted kitchens, the surface accepts paint-grade prep and primer as it would any quality wood millwork. The unfinished state also means the finish coat goes on last, after installation, so there is no risk of shipping damage to a prefinished surface.
This shell is the right starting point when the kitchen calls for a wood hood that matches or complements red oak cabinets and the design requires a custom finish to tie everything together. It suits a 30-inch range position on a wall, and the liner-sold-separately configuration makes it practical for designers and cabinet shops specifying ventilation independently of the decorative enclosure. Homeowners finishing a renovation and contractors coordinating millwork with mechanical trades both benefit from being able to finalize the finish on-site.
No. This is the decorative wood shell only. The liner and ventilation unit are sold separately, which lets you select a blower and duct configuration matched to your cooktop and kitchen layout.
No. It arrives unfinished and ready to receive stain, paint, or a clear coat. Finishing after installation is typical for a custom color or stain match to existing cabinetry.
The shell is 30 inches wide, 42 inches tall, and 21-1/4 inches deep.
The liner and ventilator are selected separately. Confirm liner compatibility with the ventilation unit you plan to install before ordering both.
Choose this shell when the design calls for a 30-inch wood hood that finishes to match red oak cabinetry, with the flexibility to pair it with the liner and ventilator that suit the cooktop and the space.