What is a Workstation Sink? The complete Guild To Choosing The Best Custom Workstation Sink for your Kitchen
A workstation sink is a multifunctional kitchen upgrade that turns your sink into a highly efficient prep station. With built-in ledges and custom accessories, it allows you to chop, rinse, and clean all in one space, saving time and counter space.
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Workstation Sink
At Rachiele®, we pioneered the original workstation sink design and continue to lead the industry with custom options handcrafted in the USA. Our sinks are built for serious home cooks, professional chefs, and anyone who values performance, quality, and craftsmanship.
Why Choose a Custom Workstation Sink?
Most workstation sinks on the market are mass-produced with limited options. Rachiele® offers a different approach. Every sink is custom-built to match the way you cook, prep, and clean. Choose from single or dual-tier configurations, custom bowl sizes, and premium materials including stainless steel, copper, brass, and bronze.
Compared to standard sinks, our NexGen™ workstation sinks feature:
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Seamless single or dual-tier functionality
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Integrated accessories like cutting boards, drying racks, and prep trays
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Premium metals and true made-in-USA craftsmanship
See It in Action
Watch one of our customers use her custom Rachiele® NexGen™ sink and Waterstone faucet in her own kitchen. She shares how it improved her daily cooking routine by making prep and cleanup faster, cleaner, and more enjoyable.
Choose the Ideal Custom Workstation Sink for Your Cooking Style
Signature Series™ – The Original Workstation (Add to most sinks for $150)
The Signature Series™ by Rachiele® sets the standard for durability, efficiency, and handcrafted performance. Built with professional-grade stainless steel, these sinks include scratch-resistant surfaces, MicroWelded corners for easy cleaning, and long-lasting materials.
Perfect for compact spaces, our 36" Signature Series™ model fits seamlessly into standard 36" cabinets and accommodates essential accessories like:
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Half-sheet pans
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Steam oven pans
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Cutting boards
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Custom sponge caddies
This single-tier custom sink is ideal for homeowners looking for a smarter, cleaner, and longer-lasting alternative to mass-produced workstation sinks.
NexGen™ – Redefining the Modern Workstation Sink (Add to most sinks for $550)
Exclusive to Rachiele, the NexGen™ sink, introduced in 2018, transforms kitchen workflow with its 1/2" ledge system that seamlessly blends into the bowl. This innovative design provides an 18" width both above and below the ledge, making meal prep more efficient. Half-sheet pans and steam oven trays fit perfectly on either level, giving you more flexibility than ever.
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A sleek, dual-level workstation experience
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Improved workflow for prepping, rinsing, and cleaning
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A compact footprint with maximum usability
If you need more function without losing sink space, NexGen™
delivers a superior custom solution.
Paragon™ – The Ultimate Multi-Level Workstation Sink (Add to most sinks for $995)
The Paragon™ is the most advanced custom workstation sink available. Designed for serious home chefs and entertainers, it introduces three working levels without sacrificing bowl space.
With 18" of usable space above and below each ledge, the Paragon™ design offers:
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Smooth gliding between prep zones
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Better accessory support without flange pooling
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No caulk degradation or high-maintenance edges
Ideal for sinks 42" and larger, it’s also available in a 36" version for smaller kitchens. Elevate your kitchen with the most feature-rich multi-level workstation sink ever built by Rachiele®.
The Value of Each Workstation
Kitchen Sink
Discover our best-selling custom kitchen sinks crafted for elegance, durability, and timeless appeal. Get help deciding on the correct bowl size.
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Single Step
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2 working levels (bottom of sink can be used as shown above)
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18" width allows a half sheet pan to sit on step
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Accessories can be stacked to mimic 2-tier functionality
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Bowl width 1″ narrower below step
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Great for all sink sizes
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Far superior to the similar "step" workstation sinks
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Single ledge
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2 working levels (ledge and bottom of sink)
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18" width allows a half sheet pan to sit on ledge
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Accessories can be stacked to mimic 2-tier functionality
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Bowl width dimension is the same above and below ledge
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Accessories can be placed in the same orientation on the bottom of the sink
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Our most efficient workstation design
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Two ledges
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3 working levels (top tier, lower tier, and bottom of sink)
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18" width allows a half sheet pan to sit on ledge
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Ledges are below flange. No water sitting at the grout line!
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Flat accessories can slide under and over each other
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Bowl width dimension is the same above and below ledges
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Best for sinks 36" and over
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For those who are avid home chefs
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Workstation Sink Pioneers
Rachiele® pioneered the workstation sink in the United States and holds more than 10 patents for innovative sink design and functionality.
At Rachiele®, we do not follow trends. We lead with purpose and inspire others to follow. Every custom sink is crafted under the direct guidance of founder Dino Rachiele and a small, dedicated artisan team. The result is a product that combines precision, elegance, and efficiency in a way competitors cannot replicate.
This is more than a sink. It is a lasting symbol of American craftsmanship—rare, refined, and built to perform for generations.
Rachiele® introduced the very first single-bowl corner sinks to the kitchen and bath industry. Designed as the original space-saving solution, this sink transforms unused corner space into a fully functional food prep and cleaning zone. With its ergonomic design and custom-fit layout, it remains the most efficient way to add workstation functionality to compact or uniquely shaped kitchens.
Exclusively by Rachiele®, this custom sink was designed in collaboration with kosher households to meet the needs of traditional Jewish kitchens. Two fully separated drain zones allow for complete separation of meat and dairy prep, following kosher practices without compromise. This sink is ideal for families seeking both religious observance and modern functionality in a handcrafted, high-performance design.
"Finding a truly kosher-friendly sink that did not require a full kitchen renovation was difficult. Rachiele® offered the perfect solution. The dual-drain design allows us to keep meat and dairy prep completely separate while maintaining a clean, modern look. It fits both our space and our values."
— Rachel G., Brooklyn, NYThe Paragon™ by Rachiele® is the only dual-tier workstation sink with a full 18-inch usable width both above and below the ledges. This design gives you three full working levels without sacrificing bowl space. Built for serious home chefs and entertainers, the Paragon™ makes food prep, cleanup, and workflow faster and more efficient than any traditional sink design.
"The Paragon™ completely changed how I use my kitchen. The space, the flow, and the build quality are unmatched."
Mark T., Scottsdale, AZA retrofit farmhouse sink from Rachiele® delivers the classic apron‑front look of a farmhouse sink while fitting into your existing cabinets with minimal modification. These sinks are engineered to install into standard 30‑inch or 36‑inch sink bases without requiring a full kitchen remodel, making them a high‑impact update for kitchens where major construction is not desirable or necessary. Our retrofit apron fronts provide ergonomic comfort with a thinner face that brings the sink closer to you and improves reach and usability compared to traditional undermount options. They work with both drop‑in and undermount installations, providing flexibility and performance that enhances everyday kitchen tasks.
Each Rachiele® sink is custom-built with optimal depth to reduce back and neck strain. Designed around your height and workflow, it makes kitchen tasks more comfortable and efficient.
"I used to dread washing dishes because of the back pain. My Rachiele® sink completely changed that. It's the most comfortable sink I’ve ever used."
Susan M., Portland, OR
Designing for the Moments
That Matter
Most families cook dinner at home about five times a week. Based on feedback from Rachiele workstation sink users, these sinks save an average of 10-20 minutes per meal compared to traditional sinks. Over the course of a year, that adds up to 43 to 86 hours saved.
Families don’t drift apart all at once. Life simply moves quickly. Meals come and go. Cleanup happens. The kitchen empties sooner than anyone expects.
I wanted to create a different rhythm. One where the kitchen invites people to stay. Where hands work together naturally. Where conversations continue, even as the evening winds down.
Nothing about the family needs to change.
The moments just have more room to last.
That’s the work I care about.
This is what I hope to bring to your home.
Our Workstation sinks are specifically designed to perfectly accommodate half sheet and steam oven pans.
Harmony™ - Designed for Sharing. Crafted for Performance.
The First and Only Single Bowl, Dual Drain, Workstation Sink on the Market! Handcrafted in the USA.
The Harmony™ sink by Rachiele® is a 72-inch bronze workstation sink with a patented dual-drain design. This feature keeps water from flowing between sides, allowing two people to work at the same time without cross-contamination.
Whether you're prepping on one side and cleaning on the other, or sharing the sink as a right- and left-handed pair, Harmony™ provides balanced, ergonomic functionality in a single-bowl format. It is ideal for families, couples, and serious home cooks who want high efficiency without sacrificing space or performance.
Harmony™ – A Smarter Way to Prep, Clean, and Share
The Harmony™ single-bowl, dual-drain sink is designed to simplify kitchen workflow for solo or shared use. This custom workstation sink makes it easy to prep food on one side and clean on the other. Each side has a dedicated drain to keep tasks separate and efficient.
Ideal for both left- and right-handed users, the Harmony™ sink supports multitasking without overlap. It fits sinks 36 inches and larger and is built for families, couples, or anyone who values speed, cleanliness, and teamwork in the kitchen.
Harmony™, The First Single Bowl Kosher-Friendly Kitchen Sink
The Harmony™ kosher-friendly sink features two fully separated drains to maintain the strict separation of meat and dairy prep. With no shared plumbing or cross-contamination, each side functions independently for true kosher compliance.
Made from 316L surgical-grade stainless steel, copper, bronze or brass, this sink is hygienic, easy to clean. Custom accessories are available for each side to support proper kosher practices. The Harmony™ sink is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of observant households without compromising on quality or convenience.
Exclusive Harmony™ Dual Drain, Single Bowl Custom Workstation Sink Gallery
Customer Review: The Harmony™ Custom Sink Experience
Dino, This is a very late and incomplete thank you! The sink was installed in July 2023 and we love it!... We love the sink and faucets. We can both work in the kitchen at the same time without fighting for one sink or hitting elbows. As you may remember, my husband does the dishes by hand (no mechanical dishwasher), and he gets excited whenever I am in the kitchen and start washing anything and everything. So now, he can wash but not interfere with my rinsing/cooking. We have our own sides - a wash side and a work side (although he sneaks over to mine sometimes . ha). The sink is durable. Dean is a brute and drops things he washes. I am glad it is heavy duty steel. I love the attachments. My favorite cutting boards fit! Your accessories are used daily. My husband uses the silverware server to dry the silverware, and he inserts the coffee strainer in one to dry it. (The climate is so humid here). After purchasing the Waterstone faucets, I briefly worried that I bought the wrong kind because my husband likes "spray mode" and there is no mechanism (aside from a rubber band) to keep it locked to spray mode hands free. It turns out it doesn't matter. The regular setting is enough to knock off grit, and we use "spray mode" less often. So my husband can use regular mode and still have one hand to hold a dish and the other to wash the dish. We have never had any problems with the cord either. My husband routinely dangles the cord, and then I tuck it back up as it looks nicer. At first, I did this for fear that it would get grimy like our past ones have at two homes. It doesn't matter – it's durable, stays clean, and maintains the ability to retract. (So I still retract it for looks, but I stopped worrying it would get gritty and lose the ability to reattach.) Thus, this system is holding up to my lovable but brutish husband, my obsessive hand washing/fruit/veggie washing, and to the harsh Hawaii climate. Well done! Rebecca