Raised Panel Alder Construction And a Ready-to-Finish 42-Inch Fit

This Omega National Arched Series range hood is a 42-inch wide decorative wood shell in clear alder, designed to wall-mount above a cooktop and accept a compatible Sirius ventilation insert. The arched raised-panel styling and unfinished alder surface let the hood be stained or painted to blend seamlessly with the surrounding cabinetry.

Key Features

• Clear alder construction provides a straight-grained surface well-suited for staining or painting to match the kitchen.
• Arched raised-panel design adds traditional architectural detail to the hood face.
• 42-inch width at 24-7/8 inches tall and 19 inches deep for generous coverage over the range.
• Wall-mount position installs directly against the wall above the cooktop.
• Sirius compatible liner included so the shell is ready to accept a compatible ventilation insert.
• Not prefinished, allowing the finisher to apply stain, paint, or another approved topcoat after installation.

A Hood Shell Sized for a Wider Range

At 42 inches, this shell is proportioned for ranges and cooktops that outrun a standard 30- or 36-inch hood. The extra width fills the wall run above a wider cooking surface and gives the surrounding upper cabinets a balanced anchor point. The arched raised-panel face borrows from traditional furniture detailing, so the finished hood reads as woodwork rather than an appliance cover. The 19-inch depth and 24-7/8-inch height give the installer clearance to work with typical cabinet configurations without having to custom-trim the opening.

Alder Species and Ready-to-Finish State

Clear alder is a fine-grained domestic hardwood that takes stain evenly and finishes with a smooth, consistent surface. Because the shell ships unfinished, the finisher controls the final color and sheen, whether that means matching a painted kitchen, a light natural stain, or a darker tone to coordinate with walnut or espresso cabinetry. The Arched Series name describes the profile: a traditional arched valance with raised-panel detailing that adds dimension to the face without requiring site-built trim work.

Where This Hood Belongs

This shell is the right choice for a kitchen with a 42-inch or wider range where the design calls for a traditional raised-panel look and the finish is being applied on-site to match custom or semi-custom cabinetry. Cabinet shops and installers finishing a kitchen to spec will appreciate the clear alder substrate and the included Sirius liner, which reduces the coordination needed between the decorative shell and the ventilation hardware. The ventilation insert itself is a separate purchase and should be selected to suit the cooktop output and duct configuration.

Common Questions

The Woodwork That Frames the Range

Specify this 42-inch clear alder shell when the kitchen calls for traditional raised-panel detailing, an on-site finish, and a hood that covers a wider cooking surface with the look of built-in cabinetry.