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


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


Where Should the Sink Go in a Kitchen? Lessons From 22 Years of Design
Most sink companies sell sinks. I spent 22 years designing the rooms they go in. Four layout decisions worth getting right before your plans are finalized, including where the sink belongs, which side the dishwasher goes on, and one challenge involving Google Images.

Dino Rachiele
3 min read


Why Your Feedback Actually Changes Our Custom Sink Features
Most kitchen sink manufacturers need months or years to act on customer feedback because of assembly lines and standing inventory. Rachiele is fully custom, so a good idea from a customer or team member can go from suggestion to finished sink in days. Here are five features, including the Culinary Dock™, Harmony™, and Paragon™, that exist because someone said something that made sense.

Dino Rachiele
6 min read


5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Workstation Sink
Not every workstation sink is built the same. Here are five things to check before you buy, from wood accessories to accessory overload.

Dino Rachiele
5 min read


Do Stainless Steel Sinks Scratch? Yes, but Not the Way You Think
Every stainless steel sink scratches. What most brands won't tell you is that most of those scratches are permanent. Here's why a Rachiele® 316L sink is different, and how to restore one to like-new in seconds.

Dino Rachiele
3 min read


The Paradigm Shift That Made It Stick
I failed the first time I tried this way of eating. It took a missing piece I didn't know about and a full year of learning before the real shift happened, the one that finally made it permanent.

Dino Rachiele
4 min read
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