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The Rachiele® Journal
Insights on design, craftsmanship, and the modern kitchen.


Chance Meeting Leads To A Custom Sink Solution
A couple of months ago, on a typical Saturday, I received a call from a local couple, Brad and Katie, asking if we were open. They were...

Dino Rachiele
3 min read


Kitchen Sink Replacement Transformations: Stunning Before and After Results
This project is easily one of my all-time favorite sink transformations—and trust me, I've seen a lot of questionable kitchen designs in...

Dino Rachiele
5 min read


Custom Brass Kitchen Sinks: Timeless Elegance, Durability, and Antimicrobial Protection
Custom brass kitchen sinks offer a rare combination of aesthetic beauty and durability, making them an excellent choice for any kitchen.
At Rachiele, we craft our sinks from a domestic 70/30 brass alloy, which contains 70% copper. This high copper content gives brass its rich, golden color and allows it to naturally develop a stunning patina over time. The lower zinc content improves corrosion resistance and color stability compared to 60/40 brass, often referred to as Muntz

Dino Rachiele
3 min read


Why Professional Chefs Love Our Professional Kitchen Sinks
photo credit: Manu Rodríguez | Manufoto LLC I have had the distinct pleasure of working with numerous professional chefs over the...

Dino Rachiele
3 min read


How to restore the patina on a Rachiele copper sink
At Rachiele Custom Sinks, we understand that the unique charm of a copper sink is a significant draw for many of our customers. However,...

Dino Rachiele
2 min read


Bronze Kitchen Sinks: Timeless Beauty, Durability, and Antimicrobial Benefit
Custom Bronze dual tier apron-front workstation sink. The patina on the apron front is our Weathered II patina, which features our...

Dino Rachiele
4 min read
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