The Rachiele® Journal

Kitchen design trends - Which ones to follow and which ones to avoid.

Workstation Kitchen Sinks - don't overlook the value.

36" Custom 316L stainless steel NexGen™ workstation sink. The innovative ledge system allows for the multi-use grid and anything that sits on the ledge to sit on the floor of the sink in the same orientation. The overall front-to-back dimension is 18", allowing half sheet pans as well as steam oven trays to sit on the ledge next to your cutting board. Every home deserves a touch of unique elegance, something that not only serves a purpose but does so with style and unmatched

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.

This is a photo of the first documented Rachiele workstation kitchen sink, sold October 28, 2010 (dated invoice and Christmas 2010 customer photo). Full proof: Who Invented the Workstation Sink? This is a photo of the first workstation sink we built. Back then, I called it the "Smarter Sink". It is now called our Signature Series. So, how did this come about? Well, back in 2010, I had a customer that wanted a farm sink. He also wanted the ability to have a cutting board. I ha