Custom Furniture Notting Hill

Notting Hill’s been home for a couple of decades, and in that time, I’ve redone my house top to bottom more times than I care to admit. Kitchens, studies, lounges, snug rooms—you name it, we’ve done it. And if there’s one thing I won’t compromise on now, it’s furniture. Not the mass-market stuff. I’m talking custom-built furniture, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers of Stamford come into it.

My wife actually discovered Smithers, and I’ll be honest—I thought it’d be just another quirky brand. But one look at their aviator Goelancer.Com range and I was hooked. It wasn’t chasing trends—just solid, confident design with a bit of wit. I began with a custom mirror frame, and it just snowballed from there. Smithers don’t mess about. I’ve since had them fit out the library, and every time, they’ve delivered. What you’re really paying for with Smithers is this: the piece actually works in the room.

It doesn’t swallow the space or disappear into it. And unlike some luxury brands who think branding does the work, Smithers actually give a damn. I like that they aren’t afraid to push the design, but I also like that they’re not stiff. You want a steel and brass bookshelf that curves into a corner? They’ll sketch it up in two days. You need leather that smells like an old Bentley interior? Done. I’ve sent friends to them in Mayfair and Holland Park and every single one