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This VMI decorative wood range hood shell spans 48 inches in hickory and is designed for wall-mount installations above wider residential cooktops. It is a ready-to-finish wood shell, not a ventilation unit. The liner and ventilator are selected and purchased separately to complete the installation.
A 48-inch hood fits the wider kitchen layouts common in open-plan renovations, professional-style ranges, and dual-burner cooktop configurations. At this width, the hood reads as a primary architectural element on the wall rather than a compact appliance accent, so the arched double panel gives it the presence the scale calls for. The hickory grain adds natural variation across that wider face, which suits kitchens with a farmhouse, craftsman, or transitional character. Designers specifying for a bold feature wall above a range, and cabinet shops building out a custom kitchen run, will find this shell scales to the space without requiring a custom build.
Hickory is one of the more visually active domestic hardwoods, with a mix of light sapwood and darker heartwood that creates natural contrast across the panel face. The shell ships ready-to-finish, meaning it arrives unfinished and accepts a stain, paint, or other finishing system on site. That flexibility lets a finisher match the hood to the exact door color, stain tone, or glaze used on the surrounding cabinets rather than working with a factory finish that may not align. At 40-1/2 inches tall and 21-1/4 inches deep, the shell has the proportions to carry a wide kitchen wall. The double panel layout on the arched face is part of the fixed design, so no additional panel or door work is needed on the hood face itself.
This shell is the visible woodwork. It does not move air on its own. A liner and a compatible ventilation insert are required to complete the range hood assembly, and both are purchased separately. The liner bridges the shell and the ventilator, and the ventilator is sized to the cooktop output and ductwork. For kitchen designers, the right approach is to specify the shell width and species from this product and then pair the liner and ventilator to the mechanical requirements of the space. For contractors and cabinet shops, confirming the liner fit and ventilator model before rough-in keeps the install on schedule.
No. This product is the decorative wood shell only. The liner and ventilation unit are sold separately and are matched to the cooktop output and ductwork configuration.
It arrives ready-to-finish, meaning unfinished, so stain, paint, or another finishing system can be applied on site to match the surrounding cabinetry.
The arched double panel is a two-panel layout on the hood face with an arched upper profile, adding visual depth and architectural detail across the 48-inch width.
It is a wall-mount shell, designed to install flush against the wall above the cooking surface. Confirm the wall blocking, liner, and ventilator fit before installation.
Choose this 48-inch hickory shell when the kitchen calls for a wood hood that commands the wall, finishes to the cabinetry, and leaves the ventilation selection open to match the mechanical requirements of the space.