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Dino’s Blog: Crafted for Kitchen Perfection
Discover expert insights on sink design, functionality, and innovation.
Embracing Mixed Metals: Bringing Warmth and Style to Your Kitchen
In the world of kitchen design, there’s something undeniably charming about a French Country kitchen. The blend of rustic elegance and timeless charm creates a space that feels both luxurious and lived-in, making it the perfect gathering place for family and friends. One of the latest trends breathing new life into these classic kitchens is the artful mix of metals. By thoughtfully combining different finishes like brass, bronze, copper, and stainless steel, you can elevate y
Dino Rachiele
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Kitchen Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Meals: Plan, Prep, and Enjoy
Our white teacup Persian (4 pounds) wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! The holidays are upon us! If you're anything like me, your kitchen is about to become Grand Central Station for food prep, cooking, and cleanup. The holiday season has a way of shining a bright light on how functional—or dysfunctional—your kitchen really is. Over the years, I’ve learned a few tricks that can turn the chaos into calm, and I’m here to share them with you. Tip 1: Clear Out the Clutter (Serio
Dino Rachiele
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Turning Scrap into Purpose: Business Cards & Beyond
We waste very little scrap metal these days. The investment in a fiber laser has given us the ability to use just about every piece of a large sheet of metal. In the small areas we do not use, we make business cards. The balance goes to a local scrapyard for recycling. Fiber laser cutting out our business cards There are other significant advantages to investing in a fiber laser, which I will point out in the conclusion. The other typical methods used for cutting sheet metal
Dino Rachiele
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A Rachiele Sink Review on Houzz.com
Photo attached to Houzz.com review TwoBelles 7 years ago Hi, Friends! I'm back with another review. I am slowly working my way through the kitchen. I need a little more time with some of my new kitchen tools before I'm ready to report back, but this one I could've written the day it was installed! I purchased a custom 36" Rachiele Signature Series apron-front sink in traditional stainless steel from the owner, Dino. He was so helpful and patient in walking me through how I p
Dino Rachiele
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Where Real Food Begins
For the Love of Food. Making and cooking meatballs right on our sink! Around our dinner table—whether it’s Café Positano on a Friday date night with my sweetheart or a quiet meal at home—one thing is certain: real food matters. There’s something deeply grounding about cooking with whole ingredients. Foods that don’t come from boxes or factories. Ingredients you can pronounce, recognize, and feel good about. In our home, we’ve chosen to move away from processed foods, seed oil
Dino Rachiele
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A Kitchen Sink Drain Coverlet Solution That Deserves to Be Seen
When we design kitchen sinks at Rachiele, every element—from the gauge of the metal to the feel of the corners under your fingers—serves a purpose. Our goal has always been to eliminate the unnecessary, simplify the useful, and refine the rest. That same philosophy now applies to one of the most overlooked (and often unsightly) areas of the sinks: the disposal flange and drain areas. We’re proud to reintroduce our new and refined Rachiele Flange Coverlet, or Drain Coverlet ,
Dino Rachiele
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