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The Rachiele® Journal
Insights on design, craftsmanship, and the modern kitchen.
Where Should the Sink Go in a Kitchen? Lessons From 22 Years of Design
Most sink companies sell sinks. I spent 22 years designing the rooms they go in. Four layout decisions worth getting right before your plans are finalized, including where the sink belongs, which side the dishwasher goes on, and one challenge involving Google Images.
Dino Rachiele
3 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
5 min read
Dishwasher Placement. One of the Most Overlooked Kitchen Design Decisions
Dishwasher placement is one of the most overlooked decisions in kitchen design. Small mistakes in location, traffic flow, and handedness can create daily inefficiencies that last for decades. This article explains how proper dishwasher placement improves workflow, comfort, and real-world kitchen functionality.
Dino Rachiele
4 min read
Custom Sink Design, Born from Frustration
Kitchen designer Dino Rachiele founded his custom sink company in 1999 and introduced the workstation sink in 2010 - born from decades of frustration with poorly designed sinks that ignored how people actually cook.
Dino Rachiele
5 min read
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