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This VMI Decorative Keystone Royal Series island hood is a 36-inch-wide maple wood shell designed to anchor an island cooktop with a commanding overhead presence. It is the decorative enclosure, supplied ready-to-finish so it can be stained or painted to coordinate with the surrounding cabinetry. The liner that connects it to a ventilation unit is sold separately.
An island hood is one of the most visible elements in an open kitchen because it has no wall behind it and is seen from every angle. This shell is built to hold that position: the Keystone Royal Series design carries enough height and depth to read as an architectural feature rather than an appliance. Because it is maple, the grain is tight and consistent, which matters when the finish will be a stain that shows the wood rather than a solid paint. The shell itself does not move air. It is the woodwork that frames the ventilation unit and finishes the space above the island.
Maple is a preferred species for painted and stained cabinetry because it accepts finish evenly and machines cleanly. Supplied unfinished, this shell gives the finishing trade or a careful DIY installer control over the final color and sheen. Whether the kitchen calls for a warm walnut stain, a painted white, or a tinted glaze, the maple substrate handles the application without the blotching that open-grained species can produce. The dimensions, 36 inches wide by 42-1/2 inches tall by 32-1/2 inches deep, position this as a full-scale island statement piece rather than a compact hood.
This product is for a kitchen where the island cooktop is the design centerpiece and the hood above it needs to match the cabinet finish rather than contrast with it. Cabinet shops building a custom island kitchen will appreciate the unfinished maple, since it can be finished alongside the cabinets and delivered with a consistent color match. Designers specifying for a renovation where the ventilation unit has already been selected will use this shell to complete the visual package. Because the liner is a separate purchase, the ventilation capacity, CFM rating, and duct size are all chosen independently to suit the cooktop and the space.
No. This is the decorative maple wood shell only. The liner is sold separately and the ventilation unit is chosen and ordered independently to match the cooktop and ductwork requirements.
Yes. Maple accepts both stain and paint well. Because it is supplied unfinished, the finish is applied on-site, giving full control over color and sheen.
A top-mount island hood suspends from the ceiling rather than attaching to a wall. The specific hanging hardware and ceiling support requirements depend on the installation conditions and the liner selected.
A 36-inch-wide hood shell is a common pairing with a 36-inch cooktop, but ventilation coverage also depends on the liner and ventilation unit selected. Confirm the full assembly against the cooktop size and kitchen layout before ordering.
Select this maple shell when the island cooktop needs a hood that reads as built-in cabinetry: finished on-site, sized to make a statement, and paired with the liner and ventilator of your choosing.