Omega National 36"W Alder Signature Craftsman Straight Wall Mount Range Hood, Broan Compatible Liner Included - R2036SMB1QUF1

A Wood Hood Shell For Craftsman-Style Kitchens

This Omega National Signature Craftsman Straight hood is a 36-inch wide decorative alder wood shell that wall-mounts above the range and pairs with a compatible Broan ventilation unit to complete the installation. The Broan-compatible liner is included.

Key Features

• Alder wood construction in clear grade brings a consistent, fine-grained appearance well-suited to Craftsman and transitional kitchen designs.
• Signature Craftsman Straight profile delivers the clean horizontal lines and understated detail that define the style.
• 36 inches wide and 22-7/8 inches tall, proportioned to cover a standard 36-inch range or cooktop.
• Broan-compatible liner included so the ventilation unit seats correctly without a separate liner purchase.
• Ready-to-finish surface accepts stain or paint after delivery so the hood can be matched to the surrounding cabinetry.
• Wall-mount design fits against the wall directly above the cooking surface.

Where This Hood Fits in the Kitchen

The Craftsman Straight profile suits kitchens where the cabinetry favors clean lines, square details, and natural wood character over ornate molding. Alder's relatively uniform grain and smooth texture make it cooperative to stain, so the hood can be finished to blend seamlessly with maple, alder, or painted cabinet boxes in the same room. At 19 inches deep and 22-7/8 inches tall, the shell has the visual mass to anchor the wall without overpowering a standard eight- or nine-foot ceiling height.

Because the hood is unfinished at delivery, it is typically finished on site or in the shop before installation, matching the same stain schedule as the cabinets. That approach produces a more cohesive result than a prefinished hood in a kitchen with custom-stained boxes.

Construction and Finish Preparation

Clear-grade alder means the wood is selected for minimal knots and a consistent face, giving the finisher a clean substrate to work with. The Craftsman Straight style relies on the wood's own character rather than layered millwork details, so the clarity of the grade matters more here than on profiles with heavier ornamentation. The shell arrives ready-to-finish: sand, prime if painting, and apply the finish before mounting. The Broan-compatible liner ships with the unit and is the structural seat for the ventilation insert, keeping the mechanical hardware separate from the decorative wood.

Who Specifies This Shell

Cabinet shops finishing a Craftsman or Arts-and-Crafts kitchen reach for this shell when the designer wants the hood to read as cabinetry rather than an appliance. Designers who specify custom alder cabinets use it to carry the species consistently across the full wall. Contractors running a kitchen remodel in a bungalow or craftsman home find that the straight valance and clear alder grain fit the architecture without modification. The unfinished state is an asset for all three: the finish schedule stays in one hand rather than being split between a factory and the job site.

Common Questions

The Right Wood Shell for a Craftsman Kitchen

Choose this Omega National shell when the goal is a 36-inch alder hood that finishes to match the cabinetry, reads as part of the room rather than an appliance, and installs with a compatible Broan ventilation unit already accounted for.