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


My Lifetime of Redefining Kitchen Experiences
My first "real career" was born in 1976, when I was hired by Modern Kitchens of Syracuse, NY, to become a professional kitchen designer. I was extremely fortunate to be hired by one of the finest kitchen companies in the U.S. I was quickly sent to a week-long kitchen design school hosted by Wood Mode Cabinetry in Pennsylvania. The classes were at least 8 hours long every day. I was amazed at the amount of knowledge I gained in that relatively short time period. Fortunately, I

Dino Rachiele
8 min read


Why Farm Sink Apron Thickness Can Make or Break Your Kitchen Comfort
When designing a kitchen, aesthetics and functionality must go hand in hand. Many homeowners focus on the beauty of a farmhouse sink—the...

Dino Rachiele
2 min read


Integrity Over Sales: Why Families Come First at Rachiele®
Putting family before profit. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve been asked to build a bottom grid for our sinks. It would be so easy...

Dino Rachiele
3 min read
Precision Fiber Laser Cutting for Copper, Brass & Bronze – High-Quality Custom Metalwork
Precision Fiber Laser Class 4 Fiber Laser Cutting Services – Precision Cutting for Copper, Brass, Bronze & More Custom Metal Cutting with...

Dino Rachiele
2 min read


25 Years of Innovation: How Rachiele® Redefined the Kitchen Sink Industry
What motivated me to leave my career as a professional kitchen designer and transition into sink design and manufacturing? The answer...

Dino Rachiele
2 min read


Don't Make This Expensive Mistake in Your Dream Kitchen!
If you’re planning your dream kitchen—or already neck-deep in one—there’s a design decision I see far too often that ends up costing a...

Dino Rachiele
4 min read
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