From Kitchen Designer to Sink Industry Pioneer: Dino Rachiele

Dino Rachiele is the founder and CEO of Rachiele® Custom Sinks—the only fully custom sink manufacturer in the U.S. using exclusively domestic 316L surgical-grade stainless steel, copper, brass, and bronze. What sets Rachiele® apart isn’t just the materials, but the philosophy behind every build: purpose-driven design, artisan craftsmanship, and direct collaboration with the end user.

Before Rachiele® became synonymous with luxury and performance in the kitchen, Dino spent over two decades as a kitchen designer. Frustrated by the limitations and inefficiencies of mass-produced sinks, he began developing his own solutions—solutions that would go on to transform the entire industry. Dino introduced the first workstation sinks to the market, long before they became the standard they are today. What began as a sketch rooted in function has become one of the most widely adopted innovations in the kitchen world, copied by nearly every sink manufacturer across the globe.

Dino holds 10 U.S. design patents, each one a testament to his drive to rethink how we prep, cook, and clean. But while others try to imitate the look, they often miss the deeper elements—the ergonomics, the workflow, the human insight that comes from someone who not only designed kitchens but cooked in them daily.

Before launching Rachiele in 1999, Dino founded Luxury Home Products online in 1998, quickly scaling it into one of the first major online retailers for home products—ahead of its time. Running both businesses in tandem for nearly a decade, Dino eventually made the decision in 2008 to step away from retail and focus entirely on what mattered most: designing and building the finest sinks in the world.

That commitment has paid off. Today, Rachiele® sinks are widely considered the gold standard in handcrafted design, often referred by top-tier designers, builders, and homeowners alike who understand the difference between a product that’s mass-produced and one that’s built to last generations. In fact, nearly 90% of new business comes from either repeat clients or referrals.

At the heart of the company is Dino’s deep belief in heirloom-quality craftsmanship—a standard that guides every design and every conversation. Dino personally speaks with each client, asking the right questions, understanding their cooking habits, ergonomics, and preferences, and tailoring the sink accordingly. This one-on-one approach is rare in today’s world, but it’s the foundation of why Rachiele clients rave about not only the product but also the experience.

Dino’s Italian heritage, his love of cooking, and his lifelong obsession with intelligent design all converge in every Rachiele® sink. These aren’t just sinks. They’re handcrafted tools, built for how people really live—designed to last, to function beautifully, and to elevate the kitchen experience from ordinary to extraordinary.

 Visit our website for a refined design experience—where timeless craftsmanship, intelligent function, and quiet luxury define every custom sink.