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


A Senior Engineer at Blue Origin Designed Every Detail of His Sink. This Is the Sink That Proved It.
A senior engineer at Blue Origin designed every detail of his own custom bronze sink, down to two mechanisms we had never built before. Here's the story, and the sink.

Dino Rachiele
3 min read


The Dirty Truth About Bottom Grids on Stainless Steel Sinks
Most people assume scratches in a stainless steel sink are permanent. They are not - if your sink was hand finished the right way. Watch us remove significant scratches in 20 seconds using nothing but a dry Scotch-Brite sponge, and learn why this only works on a Rachiele® sink.

Dino Rachiele
4 min read


Fire & Ice Patina Farm Sink - Hand Rubbed Semi-Gloss Clear Coat Refined to 5000 Grit
Final refinement of a Fire and Ice patina custom farm sink apron using a hand rubbed clear coat process. Five sprayed layers of protective finish are leveled using a sanding block and refined to 5000 grit to achieve a smooth semi gloss surface. This process enhances tonal depth while preserving the character of the patina. The result is a highly refined apron front surface designed for long term durability and a superior tactile experience.

Dino Rachiele
4 min read
bottom of page
