Most workstation sinks add function. The BOCCHI Baveno Hide-Away system removes it from view. With the covers in place and a compatible Baveno faucet retracted, the sink disappears into a continuous run of counter. That is the part nearly every product listing fails to explain, and the part that decides whether this system is right for your kitchen.
The Sink Boutique has been an authorized BOCCHI dealer since 2018 and has served more than 50,000 customers. The Baveno Hide-Away has the highest clicks of any product in our catalog, indicating that buyers are interested and underserved.
The 2025 NKBA Kitchen Trends Report found that 83 percent of industry professionals say sinks with built-in food prep and serving areas are becoming popular, and the Baveno sits at the design-forward edge of that shift.
Quick answer
The BOCCHI Baveno Hide-Away is a fireclay workstation sink system with two accessory ledges and covers that conceal the basin completely when paired with a retracting Baveno faucet. It centers on the 1633 Baveno Uno 27-inch dual-mount sink. The Sink Boutique has been an authorized BOCCHI dealer since 2018.
What the BOCCHI Baveno Hide-Away system is
The Baveno Hide-Away is not a single sink. It is a coordinated system of three parts: a fireclay workstation sink, a set of cover panels, and a compatible Baveno kitchen faucet that retracts below counter level. Used together, they let the entire sink area read as uninterrupted counter space when it is not in use.
The sink at the center of the system is the BOCCHI 1633 Baveno Uno, a 27-inch dual-mount fireclay workstation basin. Dual-mount means it can be installed as an undermount or a drop-in, which widens the range of cabinets and countertops it works with. The system has won KBIS Best of Show, KBIS Kitchen Gold, and DPHA Product of the Year.
BOCCHI fireclay is high-pressure cast from fine clay and fired at high temperature, which produces a hard, glassy surface that resists chips and stains in normal use. It is the same fireclay body BOCCHI uses across its Contempo line, which is the best-selling fireclay workstation family we carry.
How the hide-away function actually works
The hide-away effect comes from two elements working together, not from the sink alone. First, the Baveno sink has two ledges: an inner ledge that holds working accessories down in the basin, and an outer ledge at counter height that holds cover panels. The cover panels span the top of the sink and sit flush with the surrounding counter.
Second, the faucet has to get out of the way. Select Baveno faucets are built to retract or fold down so they clear the cover line. The BOCCHI Baveno Move faucet uses a telescopic push-down spout that drops beneath the covers. Without one of these specific faucets, the covers still give you extra prep surface, but the sink will not fully disappear.
Important: The covers conceal the basin, but the hide-away effect only works with a Baveno faucet designed to retract below the cover line. A standard tall faucet will block the covers. Choose the sink and the faucet as one decision, not two.
What comes in the kit, and what is sold separately
The Baveno Uno sink ships as a kit. The included accessories are split across the two ledges. The inner ledge set includes a cutting board, a colander, and a roller mat. The outer ledge set includes two cutting board covers and a roller mat. The kit also includes a chrome strainer and a removable stainless steel bottom grid that protects the basin and cushions dropped dishes.
Several accessories are sold separately. These include the colander tray, the expandable colander, and the prep board with knife slots. The faucet and the matching Baveno soap dispenser are also separate purchases, since the right faucet depends on whether you want the full hide-away function.
"The way the accessories sit on the ledge is a genius design! Having the colander and cutting board side-by-side to rinse and chop during food prep serves as an extension of counter space. The roller mat is multi-functional! I clean my oven racks, stove burners, globes from light fixtures and my small dogs in this sink without splashing water all over the counter! This sink is an amazing value that includes ALL the must-have accessories."
— Barbara Caussey, verified customer
One thing to know before buying: Confirm which accessories are included with your specific configuration before you add optional pieces. The included set covers most daily prep, so many buyers do not need the separate trays and boards right away.
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Choosing your configuration and color
The Baveno Uno sink comes in one size, 27 inches, in a dual-mount body. Where the choices open up are color and faucet finish. The fireclay basin is offered in a range of finishes from matte white to darker and saturated tones, and the faucet and soap dispenser come in coordinating metals.
The decision that matters most is matching the faucet finish to the rest of your kitchen hardware, since the faucet is the most visible part of the system when the covers are off. The sink color is a longer-term commitment than the faucet, so choose the basin finish for the counters and cabinets you already have, not the trend you saw this season.
| Sink | BOCCHI 1633 Baveno Uno, 27-inch dual-mount fireclay |
| Mount type | Undermount or drop-in |
| Faucet drilling | Pre-drilled for a 2-hole faucet setting |
| Included accessories | Cutting board, colander, roller mats, cover panels, strainer, and bottom grid |
| Hide-away faucet | Required for full concealment, sold separately |
| Warranty | BOCCHI limited lifetime, per manufacturer |
Ready to order? Choose your basin finish and faucet metal on the live collection page, where every Baveno color and configuration is listed. Browse every Baveno color and configuration or call (844) 470-1212, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM ET.
Pairing the right Baveno faucet
The faucet is what turns a workstation sink into a hide-away system, so it deserves as much thought as the sink. BOCCHI builds the Baveno faucet line specifically to clear the cover panels. Two are worth knowing.
The Baveno Move uses a telescopic push-down spout with a 360-degree swivel. It is the faucet most directly engineered to drop beneath the covers and create the full disappearing effect. The Baveno Duo is a 90-degree forward-profile faucet that coordinates with the system and is our pick for buyers who want the Baveno look with a cleaner, lower silhouette.
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Match the faucet metal to your cabinet hardware and lighting, not to the sink color. A matte white sink with a gunmetal faucet reads as intentional. A matte white sink with a faucet that almost matches the white reads as a mistake.
Considering the Baveno system? Start with the faucet that enables the look you want. View the BOCCHI Baveno Duo faucet or call (844) 470-1212, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM ET.
Will it fit your kitchen?
The Baveno Uno is a 27-inch sink, which makes it one of the more compact workstation options. That is part of its appeal for smaller kitchens and islands where a 33 or 36-inch farmhouse basin would overwhelm the run. As a dual-mount sink, it gives your installer two ways to set it, which helps when the counter material or cabinet box is not standard.
We will not promise the Baveno drops into any cabinet without checks. Workstation ledges and cover systems are sensitive to the exact opening and counter overhang, and the most common workstation install problem we see is a cutout measured for the bowl alone, with no allowance for how the ledge and covers sit. Confirm your base cabinet width and counter cutout against the product dimensions before anyone cuts anything.
"Website had good dimensional info, so I was able to purchase another manufacturer's wider cutting board that fit just perfectly."
— Anonymous, verified customer
One thing to know before buying: The published dimensions are there to be used. Bring them to your installer or designer before the cabinet is built or the counter is templated, not after.
If you want the details on what goes wrong at this stage and how to avoid it, read our guide to common workstation sink installation mistakes before you finalize the cutout. For the wider category, our explainer on what a workstation sink is and how to buy one covers how ledges and accessories work across brands.
Is the Baveno Hide-Away system worth it?
The Baveno earns its place for a specific buyer, not for everyone. It is worth it if you have a compact or open-plan kitchen where the sink is visible from the living space, you cook enough to use a second prep surface, and you want the option to make the sink vanish when guests arrive. The concealment is the reason to buy it.
If you are choosing between the Baveno Uno and a 33-inch BOCCHI Contempo, the question is whether concealment matters more than basin size. Pick the Baveno when the sink is on display, and you want it to disappear. Pick the larger Contempo when your sink sits in a closed galley no one sees, when you want the biggest possible basin, or when you have no intention of buying a compatible retracting faucet, since the Contempo gives you the same fireclay and accessory function at a larger size without the hide-away premium.
"I placed an order online for a 27" apron sink on a recent Saturday. Right after I placed the order, my kitchen designer called me and told me I needed a bigger sink. I panicked. I sent them an email expressing my dilemma. I received an email back, stating it would not be a problem. I called first thing Monday morning. In a matter of a few minutes, my order was readjusted, with excellent results. It's such a pleasure to deal with a professional company that has great product knowledge and is accessible."
— Kathy Monahan, verified customer
The bottom line
If your kitchen is on display and you cook in it, the BOCCHI Baveno Hide-Away system is the most complete way to get workstation function and the ability to make the sink disappear, and the Baveno Uno 27-inch is the sink to start from. Pair it with a Baveno Move or Baveno Duo faucet so the concealment actually works.
Buy it from an authorized dealer, and confirm the basin and faucet are a matched pair before you order. Here is what going around an authorized dealer looks like in practice.
You find the Baveno cheaper through an unauthorized seller. The sink arrives with a glaze flaw. You file a warranty claim with BOCCHI. BOCCHI asks for proof of purchase from an authorized dealer, the seller is not on the list, and the claim is denied. You now own a flawed sink with no recourse, and the discount is gone several times over.
As an authorized BOCCHI dealer, The Sink Boutique keeps the manufacturer's warranty intact, and the relationship does not end at checkout. We are reachable months or years after your sink is installed, and a portion of our net profits goes to environmental charities, because we believe the homes we help build should leave the world a little better than they found it.
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