42-Inch Alder Hood Shell for a Custom Kitchen Focal Point

This Omega National Artisan Series wall mount range hood is a 42-inch wide decorative wood shell in alder, supplied unfinished and ready to receive stain or paint. A Sirius-compatible liner is included to house the ventilation insert, which is selected and ordered separately to suit the cooktop.

Key Features

• Clear alder wood construction delivers a consistent, open grain that accepts stain or paint evenly across the shell.
• 42 inches wide by 46 inches tall by 19 inches deep suits larger cooking runs and generous ceiling heights.
• Artisan Series styling brings a crafted, detail-forward silhouette to the range wall.
• Sirius-compatible liner included so the shell is ready to accept a compatible Sirius ventilation insert, ordered separately.
• Wall mount design installs against the wall above the cooktop or range.
• Unfinished and ready-to-finish so the final color matches the surrounding cabinetry exactly.

How It Fits Into the Kitchen

A 42-inch hood reads as a substantial presence on the range wall, and the Artisan Series profile is built to carry that scale well. The shell frames the cooktop and anchors the kitchen design without competing with the cabinetry around it. Because the alder is unfinished at delivery, the wood can be stained to match existing cabinet doors, painted to contrast them, or treated with any finishing system the project calls for. Alder's tight, even grain makes it one of the more forgiving species for both stain work and painted finishes, so it adapts across kitchen styles from transitional to rustic.

Wood, Finish, and Construction

Clear alder is specified here, meaning the wood is selected to minimize knots and figure variation. The result is a surface that finishes predictably, with a smooth face that responds well to pigmented stains and paint-grade topcoats alike. The Artisan Series shell is the decorative enclosure: it does not include a blower, grease filter, or lighting. Those functions belong to the ventilation insert, which mounts into the included Sirius-compatible liner. The liner is already part of this SKU, so the remaining piece for a complete installation is the Sirius ventilator itself.

Who Benefits From This Size and Style

The 42-inch width is a natural match for 36-inch ranges and larger, and for kitchen layouts where the hood is meant to command the wall rather than blend quietly into it. Cabinet shops finishing a high-end kitchen build can match the alder species to custom door stock and apply the same finish schedule across the entire room. Designers specifying for a renovation will find the unfinished shell gives them full finish control rather than requiring a compromise with a factory color. Homeowners running a DIY remodel with a 36-inch or wider range have a hood shell sized correctly for the appliance and the wall run.

Common Questions

The Right Shell for a Finished, Custom Look

When the project calls for a 42-inch hood that disappears into a custom finish schedule, this clear alder Artisan Series shell with the Sirius liner included is the starting point. Add the ventilation insert, apply the finish, and the range wall is complete.