The Rachiele® Journal

Please remember, the kitchen is the heart of the home. The sink is the heart of the kitchen. Your other appliances do not get nearly as much use! Designing a kitchen for a new home is an exciting task, but it can also be overwhelming. The architect likely has a rudimentary plan drawn up. Keep in mind, most architects have little or no kitchen design experience. It might feel a bit overwhelming at the point you receive architectural drawings for your new home. The kitchen i

Dual-tier Paragon™ workstation sink in Millennia™ stainless steel. Two 9700 Waterstone faucets, soap dispenser and disposal air switch in stainless steel. Introduction : In the ever-changing world of kitchen and bathroom design, it seems that marketing departments might be taking the lead in shaping sink and faucet trends. This post will delve into both commendable innovations and frustrating missteps within the sink and faucet industry in the U.S., with a focus on lavatory f

Sketch of a Paragon™ dual-tier farm sink. In a world of cookie-cutter kitchen designs, I found myself disheartened by the impersonal approach prevalent in the industry. Back in the 70's and 80's, most kitchen designers were men who had little to no experience in the art of cooking. It struck me as odd that they were the ones defining how a kitchen should be designed. Being taught the so-called "proper" way to design kitchens by following rigid rules set by the National Kitche

Adorable, right? We have countless photos of children playing and bathing in our sinks. This adorable one was sent in about 18 years ago. We have kept in touch over the years, and this little girl is now driving! It's fun to see the creative ways in which our sinks are used. These two corgi pups seem quite at home in one of our copper sinks. Last, but not least... a potbellied pig