Cherry Wood Hood Shell for a Built-In Wall Installation

This Omega National straight accent range hood is a decorative cherry wood shell designed to mount against the wall above the cooktop, bringing a clean, cabinetry-matched look to the kitchen. A Broan-compatible liner is included so the shell is ready to pair with a compatible ventilation unit.

Key Features

• Cherry wood species with a straight-valance accent profile sized at 36 inches wide and 36 inches tall.
• Wall-mount design positions the hood directly against the wall above the cooking surface.
• Broan-compatible liner included so the shell is ready to accept a compatible Broan ventilation unit, ordered separately.
• Ready-to-finish construction lets the shell be stained or painted to coordinate with surrounding cabinetry after delivery.
• Decorative shell only with no blower, motor, or airflow rating of its own.

How This Shell Fits the Kitchen

The straight accent profile keeps the hood face clean and architectural, reading as part of the cabinetry wall rather than a separate appliance element. At 36 inches wide, it covers a standard 36-inch cooktop run and mounts flush to the wall so the installation does not project further than necessary into the kitchen. The 6-3/16-inch depth keeps the shell proportional to the surrounding cabinets without dominating the space. Because this is the decorative enclosure, the ventilation work is handled by a Broan ventilation unit chosen separately to suit the cooktop and the room.

Wood and Finish Preparation

Cherry is a close-grained hardwood that takes stain evenly and deepens in tone over time, making it a natural match for cherry cabinet interiors or a contrasting focal point in a mixed-species kitchen. The shell arrives unfinished so the installer or finisher can apply the stain, paint, or topcoat that matches the surrounding cabinets. Finishing on-site means the hood blends with the door style and sheen of the rest of the room rather than arriving in a factory color that needs to match.

Where This Product Fits Best

This shell suits a kitchen where the hood is meant to read as a custom-built cabinet element rather than a standalone fixture. Cabinet shops and finish carpenters specifying a range hood to coordinate with cherry cabinetry will find the straight valance line a clean, versatile fit across both traditional and transitional designs. Designers working on a kitchen where the hood is a focal point can finish the cherry to a rich stain or a painted contrast and use the included liner to seat the Broan ventilation unit of their choice. For homeowners finishing a renovation, the ready-to-finish shell lets a painter or finisher match the hood to the cabinet color on-site rather than ordering a prefinished unit that may not align.

Common Questions

The Right Shell for a Cherry Kitchen

Choose this Omega National straight accent shell when the goal is a clean-lined, wall-mounted cherry hood that finishes to match the kitchen and pairs with a Broan ventilation unit for a complete, custom-looking installation.