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The Rachiele® Journal
Insights on design, craftsmanship, and the modern kitchen.
The Home Chef’s Guide to Investing in a Kitchen Sink (And What Retailers Won’t Tell You)
Stop designing your kitchen around a 'standard' mistake. Most luxury sinks are ergonomic disasters that lead to back pain and hygiene issues. In this guide, Dino Rachiele reveals the '9-Inch Rule,' why 316L surgical steel is the only real lifetime investment, and exactly how to spot a poor weld in product photos before you click 'buy.' Learn the truth that big-box retailers won't tell you.
Dino Rachiele
6 min read
Ideal Kitchen Sink Depth by Height - Why Most Sinks Are Too Deep
Most people assume deeper is better when it comes to kitchen sinks. It isn't. After 27 years of designing ergonomic custom sinks - and hearing from customers who wish they had listened - here is what the industry will never tell you about sink depth.
Dino Rachiele
4 min read
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