Copper Sinks: Apron Front (Farm house) Copper Kitchen Sinks
as seen on HGTV and DIY network
14 gauge pure US antimicrobial copper sinks - Made in the USA
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Exclusive Rachiele Benefits:
1 1/2" thick apron - you don't have to reach over a thick apron to get to the work area
Rear corner drain -  Wash and prep on one side, set off on the other. No drain in the way of washing large items.
Lifetime warranty - Most copper sinks only have a year warranty
Antimicrobial - No import can legally claim their sinks are antimicrobial.
Easy Care - Just wash with dish soap. No need to dry after each use or wax like most others require.

Check out the anatomy of our copper apron front sinks. They are quite different than all others...
 

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This is the raise panel designed apron sink with our new "Black Cherry" patina. This is a copper apron front sink with a raised panel design that Lori put a "Black Cherry" patina on it. (Black Cherry Finish discontinued - please call for details) This one is for sale on our sale page at a significant discount. This sink is drop dead gorgeous! The raised panel copper on the apron will be a nice coordinating feature to any kitchen with a raised panel cabinet design.

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This is a recent (January 2011) photo of a gorgeous copper apron front sink with a rustic patina on the apron. With any of our rustic patinas, you commission the artwork to your specifications. You will be working closely with me and Lori (our artist and patineur). We send photos during the patination process for your review and critique. The end result is a on-of-a-kind work of art that is unmistakably yours.

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A recent, April 2011, Smarter apron front sink. The patina on this sink is gorgeous. I actually hated to see it go. The new owners purchased a copper grid and a white poly cutting board to fit in the sink. I am so jealous! We worked closely with the future owners to give them exactly the patina they wished for.

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Rachiele copper apron front sinks look nothing like the imported copper sinks. They are unmistakably American. The attention to detail, the clean lines, the superior welding and the obvious design benefits,  clearly separate a Rachiele sink from all others. All of our copper sinks feature an exclusive self-healing, naturally weathered,  interior bowl patina. There is no significant maintenance, there is nothing you can do to permanently damage the patina on the inside of the sink. Our sinks have rear corner drains and the style is timeless (unlike the trendy hammered copper imports). The photo to the left is one of our most requested copper apron front sinks. It is generally on sale (See sale items in the navigation bar to the left). We have optional patinas and finishes for the apron portion of the sink. The apron is 1 1'2" thick instead of the 2 to 3 inch thick aprons on many other sinks. This feature allows you to get closer to the work area of the bowl without reaching too far.
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This is a photo of a copper apron front sink with radius interiors. Yes, we do offer radius interiors, but I believe this is a trendy look. The imports all have radius interiors and we believe most sophisticated buyers want to distance themselves from products often found in Home Centers. Zero Radius corners, like ours, are preferred by the vast majority of our customers. By the way, we have a small radius inside the corners of the sink. The zero radius design is, without a doubt, a luxury sought after by those in the know.

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The photo to the left features our "Fire and Ice" patina on the apron. We have the ability to provide this patina with little color variation (shown) or with more coloration. You are the director! We stock 30", 33" and 36" apron sinks at discounted prices.

Photo D -  This is our 36" apron copper sink with out weathered/lacquered patina. Our 36" model is catching up on popularity. I believe a 36" apron sink is the ideal size. 

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One of our copper apron front sinks with a rustic patina under a gorgeous black walnut kitchen counter top.

This is a photo of the above hood taken by our customer with a cell phone. You can not see all the detail, but you can certainly tell this is a gorgeous kitchen. They have one of our smarter apron front sinks, a Waterstone Towson faucet and one of our custom designed hoods.

Check out this short video of one of our workers welding a copper apron front sink. We use only pure copper to weld with and we check our sinks dozens of times during the process to insure the sinks are the correct dimension and that they are perfectly square. We use only virgin cold rolled 14 gauge copper, which has a yield strength up to 8 times stronger than annealed recycled copper. Why does that matter to you? Well, you hear about 16 gauge, 14 gauge and even 12 gauge copper sinks. If they are made of annealed recycled copper, their sink would have to be made of copper that is 1/4" thick to be as strong as our sink. Our sinks are made of 14 gauge cold rolled hard pure copper! We use virgin cold rolled hard copper so that your sink will be tough enough to have a lifetime transferable warranty. We could not give a long warranty on an annealed copper sink. I would constantly worry about the integrity after a disposer was in use for many years.

We can produce self rimming copper apron front sinks for use with your existing cabinetry and countertop. Just call for details.

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This stunning kitchen features one of our 48" copper apron front sinks with a copper drain insert. The faucet is a Waterstone PLP (positive lock pull down) in weathered copper. There is also a matching hot/filtered faucet and a soap dispenser.

The finish is simply weathered with a lacquer only on the apron.

We are calling this the "smarter" copper sink. It features a ledge, front and back, that allows several optional and functional items to slide back and forth. This sink is showing our solid copper grid. We will be offering solid wood cutting boards and other fitted products in the near future. This option can be ordered with any copper sink, whether it is an apron sink, under mount or self rimming top mount sink. Take a look at some close up shots. Make sure you click on the images. Read more...

This sink was installed in existing cabinetry with no modification - by the homeowner in less than a minute.

This is our patented apron front sink with a channel behind the apron that slips over the face frame of the cabinet. My patent allows you to install an apron front sink into existing cabinetry with no modification to the cabinet. All you do is remove the false drawer(s). The process for measuring and ordering is simple. Installation is so simple, anyone can do it. This is a quote from one of our customers' emails regarding the installation if this sink: "My demo people forgot to install the sink before they left, so that night I took it upon myself to try to install it, and wouldn't you know – it slid right in – just like it shows on the website!" Denise C.
Read more about her project and see more photos...

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This is a photo of the above sink right after Denise dropped it in place. If you would like to see a video showing how this type of sink is installed and ordered, please click here.

If you are remodeling and keeping your existing cabinetry, we are the ONLY company that can give you an apron front farm sink. No need to cut down the cabinet. No need to cut down doors. Just take a look at the link above to see our video.

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One of our customers sent this photo in about a year after they installed their sink. They tell me they love it!

Hi Dino and Gang!  I was cleaning out my computer and found these, oops!  Forgot to send these in, I think... I have sent you some pics, feel free to use any or all.

 Both my husband and I are surprised at how much we ended up loving the look of our sink in this kitchen.  Not to mention its functionality!  It's beautiful, and we have no worries, love the antimicrobial quality!  It truly has become the center piece of our home.  We used to have a stainless steel sink at our last home.  I can't tell you how many times I looked down into that sink, disappointed at all the scratches.  This sink sure stands up to the wear and tear from our family of five. I absolutely love that it is always changing it's beauty, this self healing thing is GREAT!

I have got to say, I was a little worried about it being such a precise custom size, but you and your team were great, you have got this art mastered.  Thank you for your attention to detail, and for your customer service from beginning to end. Now, if we can only finish the basement.... Faryal S.

We had to fit an existing situation.. We could not be off by more than 1/32". Turns out, we were "dead on". If you are looking for perfection, you have come to the right place.
 

This is a photo sent in by a past customer. We provided the panels for the door inserts. I have to say, not only is the copper gorgeous - they have beautiful cabinetry.

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This sink also has our Fire and Ice patina - showing a bit more color and variation. Fire and Ice patina is achieved with extreme heat and a proprietary process. (We have to keep some secrets)



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This customer asked for a darker version of Fire and Ice. When we do a custom patina, we generally photograph the apron prior to the last step. We email the photo to you so you can direct us as to whether you would like more coloration, more movement or less of these options. We will make sure you are thrilled with the result.  

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This is one of my favorite sinks. This sink measures 48" across. What a marvelous sink to work in. I am sure Martha Stuart would be jealous! This sink featured square corner on the edges of the apron. Here is a detail shot.

This apron sink features a stencil patina on the apron of the sink. We have several patterns to choose from.

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This apron sink features our "Tiger Eye" patina on the apron. The vast majority of our apron patinas receive a long lasting lacquer topcoat to protect the patina. We NEVER lacquer the inside of a sink - that is a "no-no".


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These two sinks feature our Linen Patina on the apron of the sink.

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5 6  Our "Rustic" patina is gaining in popularity. You can request specific colors, like greens, blues, blacks, etc. We will make sure you are thrilled with the result.

6A Take a look at the bottom of this sink:
Now look at the bottom of an import:

This client asked for a rustic hammered sink. You can see that the hammering is nothing like the imports. We use a very hard cold rolled copper which is impossible to hammer like the ones you see being imported.
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Our customers often send photos of their finished kitchens. We would love to see yours! This photo shows a very deep copper apron front sink with a weathered patina inside and out.

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9, The look is rustic, and we followed suit with a very rustic patina on the sink. This sink was ordered for the Dutch Mills Factory Showroom in Goshen, Indiana. If you are looking for a custom finish on the apron of your sink, just ask. Our artist finishes the sinks specifically for you, and we will be glad to send photos of your project prior to shipping for approval. That option gives you the ability to tell us if you would like the finish darker, more rustic, etc. prior to shipping. We want you to be thrilled when you receive your sink.

Dutch Mills Cabinetry is considered one of the finest custom cabinet manufacturers in the USA. They are very particular about every detail of the construction of their cabinets. When they remodeled their factory showroom, they were offered free sinks for their displays by several sink companies, but opted to pay for a Rachiele sink as they felt only our sink would convey the       10 quality they felt appropriate to be integrated into their cabinetry.
 

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The request... rustic patina. This sink graces a showroom in Clayton, Georgia by the name of The Heritage Home Collection. The Heritage Home Collection is the most exclusive showroom in their region. They insist on the best of the best. They cater to the rich and famous, such as professional baseball players, owners of fortune 500 companies and movie stars living in Highlands, North Carolina and Atlanta. The only copper sink they will represent is Rachiele.

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Apron Front sink with weathered patina in a Model Home for HGTV.




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This is a perfectly sized apron front copper sink. It is 36" wide, with plenty of space for setting things off to the left, thanks to the right rear drain location.











This is what a copper sink looks like before we apply a patina.

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View of the inside of a Rachiele copper apron front sink showing our solid copper disposal flange.


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This is one of the very first sinks we ever built. It was requested by General Electric for use in a photo shoot for their Monogram Series Literature. It was hand hammered (and was a double bowl).

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This is a huge (48") apron sink featuring two bowls with a small divider between each bowl. The entire sink has our weathered patina.

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Oh stupid me! This is my secondary kitchen sink. First, I had a rear center drain (I was blindly following the crowd over the stupid cliff). Thankfully, my larger sink has a right rear drain. Secondly, it was not weathered - I would not do that again. The only thing I can say in my defense is that this was one of the first sinks we ever built. I was the "guinea pig".

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This gorgeous kitchen features a Rachiele copper apron front sink.






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Copper apron front sink photo sent in by customer. The sink features our self healing weathered patina.



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These folks were innovative! They cut a drain board into their granite which flows into our copper apron front sink. I personally think this is the best way to achieve a drain board.



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Can you tell we are crazy about copper? Our copper sink was featured at the National Kitchen and Bath Industry show - complete with a copper female!



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Large copper apron front sink with two bowls. Soapstone countertop. If you must have a double bowl sink, please get one that is at least 45" wide.

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Recent custom sink featuring our Fire and Ice Patina. Make sure you click on the image to get the full impact of how gorgeous this sink is.

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This is a custom stencil that we did to match the pattern on a tile the customer had sent us. We can make custom stencils to make just about any pattern or design.

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Copper apron sink installed in an Asian style home.

We ship copper sinks all over the world.

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Hammered (Rachiele style - real ball peen hammering). We recommend only hammering the apron. If you want the interior hammered, we recommend hammering only the sides. Having a flat bottom (pitched to the drain) will ease your maintenance.

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This is a custom made wood cutting board for our copper apron front sink. If you would like one, check out our "On Sale Now" page.

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If you take a close look (click on the images) you will see this was a tricky project. The customer wanted to replace a fireclay sink without disturbing the countertop. Our precision had to be perfect. On top of everything, their countertop had an odd partial recess around the sink that we had to fit. According to our customer, the sink fit like a glove!

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A rustic patina on our copper apron front sink. The rustic patina is getting quite popular lately!

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This is a gorgeous copper double bowl apron front sink with a mild rustic patina. This whopper of a sink measures 43" long. The apron was made 9" tall, while the bowls are 8" deep. This was done to give the sink more balance in terms of proportion. Truly a beautiful sink. We shipped this baby to its new home December 15th, 2010.

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This is a photo sent in by a customer of their copper apron front sink with a linen patina. Wow, this looks awesome with their countertops and cabinets!

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First sink of 2011 - a gorgeous rustic patina on a copper apron front sink!

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This is a 33" long apron sink with a 12" tall apron. The bowl depth is 8". It features our self healing weathered interior and our weathered/lacquered apron. Our customer was in a big hurry. This sink was built and finished in less than a week!

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This is a photo sent in recently (April 2011) of a kitchen sink installed about two years ago. It features a custom stencil on the front - as well as a Waterstone Faucet (the Towson)

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This is a close up photo - notice the wood countertops!

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This photo was sent in  by one of our customers. It shows our apron front sink looking great with their awesome looking soapstone countertops. Nice job!

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I really love this one! It is a 36" copper apron front "Smarter Sink", featuring a ledge in the front and rear for cutting boards, a copper grid, or a colander. The patina is particularly nice. Very rich tones.

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One of our customers, Justin, sent us this photo of their awesome kitchen. I absolutely love the floor. The copper apron sink pulls it all together.

Our renovation is almost done, and the sink looks amazing. --- Justin

Well, if you happened to watch HGTV's House Crashers on the DYI network, you may have seen our sink (to the left). We donated it for a split second viewing on their show. I was not impressed. It will be the last time I donate a sink for a TV show. You could say I am a bit bitter about that deal. What a waste of a beautiful sink.

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Hi Dino,

Well we finally finished the kitchen. We actually designed the kitchen around the sink.
We made sure that we had a copper colored backsplash and light switch covers & faucet.
Even the granite had to have a little rust in it to match the copper.
 It took us almost six months  but the kitchen looks great and the sink is our centerpiece.

James

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This is an apron front sink with our patented channel to slip over existing cabinetry. This sink also had a rear deck to house the faucet and other accessories.

Recently I was asked to see what an older Rachiele copper sink looks like. This is a photo I took with my phone to send to the customer. I took the photo on December 16th, 2011. Sink installed April 2001. The only issue is that the plating on the disposal flange has completely come off. We now use solid copper drains and flanges, so that will never be an issue in the future.

This is a short list of what you will not get when purchasing any other copper sink:
• Lifetime transferable warranty
• Guarantee that you will be thrilled with the quality or we refund 100% of the cost of the sink, pay for all shipping and send you a check for $100 in consideration of your inconvenience.
• A self healing naturally weathered patina inside the sink
• Rear corner drain, allowing you to lay large items flat down in the sink without covering the drain
• Direct contact with the owner 7 days a week with personal cell phone number.
• Exclusive finishes on the apron portion of the sink
• 14 gauge “cold rolled” copper – not annealed. Cold rolled copper is over 12 times the yield strength of annealed copper.
• A guarantee your sink will drain properly
• A use and care that is one sentence long “Just clean with dish soap” (No drying after use, no waxing)
• Antimicrobial copper – no other residential sink company, that we are aware of,  can legally claim their copper is antimicrobial. Many do make the claim and I have been assured they are being given notice to cease or be fined up to $50,000 by the U.S. government.
• Precision sizing and a guarantee your sink will be true and square. If you notice, most say their sinks can vary up to ½”.