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The Rachiele® Journal
Insights on design, craftsmanship, and the modern kitchen.
Why Most People Hate Their Corner Kitchen Sink - And What 27 Years of Replacing Them Taught Me
For 27 years I've been replacing double bowl corner sinks that homeowners can't stand. Learn what makes them fail and how a custom single bowl corner workstation sink changes everything.
Dino Rachiele
7 min read
The Ultimate Workstation Sink Guide
Written by Dino Rachiele, who invented the workstation sink in 2010. Learn how to choose the right material, configuration, size, and accessories before you invest. 26 years of expertise, 320+ five-star reviews, and thousands of consultations distilled into one guide.
Dino Rachiele
12 min read
What are the downsides of a composite sink? What Homeowners Should Know Before Choosing One.
Composite sink downsides: staining, heat damage, discoloration, and surface wear homeowners discover after installation.
Dino Rachiele
3 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
The Warranty Nobody Wants to Talk About
Most "lifetime" sink warranties quietly exclude the accessories. Rachiele metal accessories carry the same lifetime transferable warranty as the sink. Wood boards do not, and we say so upfront.
Dino Rachiele
2 min read
Why Undermount Sinks Fail as People Age
Undermount sinks look clean at 40. The 3 to 5 inches of stone in front of the bowl is why they get harder to use with age. Bring the bowl to the person instead.
Dino Rachiele
3 min read
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