Omega National 42"W Walnut Omni Wall Mount Range Hood

Walnut Wood Hood Shell Built for a Serious Kitchen Statement

This Omega National Omni wall mount range hood is a decorative walnut wood shell that brings bold, natural grain to the space above the cooktop. At 42 inches wide and 42 inches tall, it makes a strong visual impression and arrives with a Broan-compatible liner already included, bridging the gap between woodwork and ventilation hardware.

Key Features

• Walnut wood shell delivers rich, distinctive grain that sets this hood apart from painted or stained maple alternatives.
• 42-inch width and 42-inch height suit a wide cooktop run and taller ceiling-height installations.
• Broan-compatible liner included so the shell is ready to accept a compatible Broan ventilation unit without sourcing a separate liner.
• Wall mount design positions the hood against the wall above the cooking surface.
• Ready-to-finish construction so the walnut can be stained or clear-coated to the desired depth and sheen.
• Omni series styling with clean proportions suited to contemporary and transitional kitchens.

Where This Hood Shell Earns Its Place

Walnut is the material of choice when the kitchen calls for a focal point rather than a background element. The grain structure and natural color variation in walnut read differently than maple or oak, so this shell works best in kitchens designed around darker cabinetry, mixed-species schemes, or natural wood moments against lighter countertops. At 42 inches wide, it covers a professional-style range or a wider residential cooktop without crowding the adjacent cabinets. The 42-inch height gives the finished hood the presence it needs against taller upper cabinet runs or higher ceilings.

Wood, Finish Prep, and the Liner

Walnut arrives unfinished, which is standard for this product. That means the installer or finisher controls the final look, from a light natural oil that preserves the raw warmth of the grain to a deeper stain that enriches the figure. Because walnut has its own pronounced character, a clear or lightly tinted finish tends to let the species speak. The included Broan-compatible liner is the metal component that houses the ventilation unit inside the shell, protecting the wood interior and providing the correct mounting geometry for the ventilator. The ventilation unit itself moves the air and is selected separately to match the cooktop output and the ductwork configuration.

Who Specifies This Shell

Cabinet shops and designers working on kitchens with natural wood cabinetry reach for this shell when walnut is already in the design and the hood needs to match rather than contrast. Homeowners planning a renovation around a statement range or professional cooktop will find the 42-inch width covers the typical 36-inch appliance with appropriate overhang on each side. Because the shell ships ready-to-finish and the liner is already included, the installation sequence is straightforward: finish the wood, select and order the compatible Broan ventilator, and mount the assembly to the wall.

Common Questions

A Walnut Hood That Finishes the Kitchen

When the design calls for real walnut above the range, this Omni shell delivers the width, the height, and the liner needed to bring the installation together, leaving the final finish in your hands and the ventilation performance in the hands of the Broan unit you pair with it.