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The VMI Emperor Series range hood is a decorative maple wood shell designed to wall-mount above the cooktop and accept a compatible liner and ventilator, both sold separately. It ships ready-to-finish so the stain or paint color is chosen at the jobsite.
A 42-inch wide hood shell is sized for wider cooking runs, including 36-inch ranges with some overhang on each side, and dual-burner configurations where broader capture coverage is the goal. The wall-mount position means it installs directly against the wall above the range, anchoring the visual weight of the cooktop wall without requiring a ceiling attachment or a separate chimney chase. The Emperor Series proportions suit kitchens where the hood is meant to read as a formal architectural feature rather than a background element.
Maple takes stain evenly and accepts paint with a smooth surface, making it a reliable species choice when the hood needs to match a painted cabinet run or a stained wood kitchen. Because this shell ships ready-to-finish, the finish is applied after delivery, giving the installer or finisher control over the final color and sheen. The 21-1/4-inch depth provides the body presence the Emperor Series profile calls for while staying within a footprint that works against a standard wall.
This hood is the right call for a designer or cabinet shop specifying a larger custom kitchen where the hood is a focal point and the finish needs to match or complement the cabinetry precisely. Because the liner and ventilator are separate purchases, the ventilation system can be sized to the actual cooktop output rather than being locked into whatever a pre-packaged unit includes. Homeowners finishing a renovation who want a wood hood to match a custom paint color will also find the ready-to-finish surface worth the extra finishing step. This is a decorative wood shell only and does not move air on its own.
No. This is the decorative maple wood shell only. The liner and the ventilation unit that moves air are sold separately, allowing you to match the ventilator to your cooktop's output.
It ships ready-to-finish, meaning the wood is prepared to receive stain or paint but does not come with a factory-applied topcoat. Finishing is done before or during installation, typically in the shop or on-site.
A 42-inch wide shell is typically paired with a 36-inch range, providing several inches of overhang on each side. It also suits wider cooking configurations. The ventilator you choose determines the actual airflow and capture performance, so size the ventilator to the cooktop BTU output.
This is a wall-mount hood shell. Specific mounting hardware and installation details depend on the liner and ventilator selected. Confirm the full installation requirements when specifying the liner and ventilator separately.
When the kitchen calls for a 42-inch wood hood that finishes to match the cabinetry and leaves ventilation selection open, the Emperor Series maple shell delivers the form and the flexibility to get there.