How-To Guides

Embrace Cottagecore: Charming Ideas for a Cosy Kitchen

by Laura Styles
A cottagecore kitchen is more than somewhere to prepare delicious meals. It is a warm, welcoming space shaped by personality, nature, and a slower pace of life. Inspired by traditional farmhouses and country cottages, the style combines vintage charm with lived-in comfort, bringing together soft, contrasting paint colours and natural...

How to Age Polished Brass Hardware: A Simple DIY Guide

by Yester Home
Polished brass is known for its bright, golden finish, but sometimes a softer, more heritage, timeworn look is exactly what a space needs. The good news is that you do not have to wait years for your brass hardware to develop character. With a little salt, some white vinegar and...

Where to position handles on kitchen cabinets

by Laura Styles
This is one of the questions our team are asked most often. While there’s no strict rule for handle placement, considering the type of hardware you’ve chosen whether that’s a knob, pull handle, or cup pull alongside the style of your cabinetry will help you achieve a look that is...

How To Take Care of Unlacquered Brushed Satin Brass Hardware

by Yester Home
 Let's celebrate Unlacquered Brushed Satin Brass, the subtle yet luxurious finish that instantly adds contrast to spaces. It is stylish, sleek, and compliments just about any colour you can imagine. Keeping things simple, brass is an alloy consisting of zinc and copper. Its resilience makes it the perfect material for...

How To Take Care of Your Polished Brass Hardware

by Yester Home
"Let's celebrate brass, the luxurious finish that instantly adds interest to spaces. It is stylish, sleek, and compliments just about any colour you can imagine. Keeping things simple, brass is an alloy consisting of zinc and copper. Its resilience makes it the perfect fit for frequently used household touch points. ...

How To Install A Tubular Mortice Latch: A Guide

by Edward Styles
Here at Yester Home we stock a wide selection of mortice latches in a variety of styles and finishes. Please refer to the following for thorough installation instructions, but keep in mind that some carpentry and joinery knowledge would be helpful but not absolutely necessary. These step-by-step instructions are intended only...

How To Install A Thumblatch: A Guide

by Edward Styles
The thumblatches basic structure hasn't changed much over the years, but designs and fashions have. They provide a historic appearance and feel to any kind of home and are typically used on plank ledge and braced doors. The many components that are included in the thumblatch sets are listed below...

How To Install Surface-Mounted Door Knockers: A Guide

by Edward Styles
Here at Yester Home we stock a wide selection of door knockers in a variety of styles and finishes. With regards to installing a door knocker there are two different types of fixings—"Bolt-through" and "Surfaced Fixed". This guide's installation instructions are for door knockers of the "Surfaced Fixed" variety.The pieces...

Rim Locks & Latches Explained

by Edward Styles
The oldest type of locking device, rim locks have been used since the Medieval period. Fitted to the surface of a door, they ooze charm and character and are often found in period properties. Box & Rim Locks are a great option if your door is not thick enough to...

Which Hinge Should I Use?

by Edward Styles
We’ve put together a simple guide to help you choose the correct hinges for your application ... Butt Hinges Butt hinges are the most common hinge type used in modern homes. These hinges are usually fitted to panelled internal and external doors along with lever handles or mortice knobs. Comprised of...

How To Create Open Shelving

by Edward Styles
Whether you are starting from scratch or renovating your existing kitchen, open shelving has become a staple. It looks great in all kitchen types and is practical too. If you are dubious about exposing your clutter to the world, opening shelving encourages you to live by the decluttering rule; only...