Custom Furniture Notting Hill

Kensington’s been good to me, and I’ve made it my base for the last twenty years, and in that time, I’ve refitted every room at least twice. 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 proper made-to-measure design, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers UK come into it.

I first came across Smithers, and I’ll be honest—I didn’t expect much. But one look at their reclaimed industrial pieces and I was hooked. It wasn’t try-hard—just solid, confident design with a bit of wit. We started small—a console table for the hallway, and it just snowballed from there. Smithers don’t mess about. I’ve since had them build a Bespoke Furniture London designers drinks unit in the snug, and every time, they’ve delivered. Here’s what you get with proper bespoke furniture: it fits like a tailored suit.

The scale feels balanced. And unlike some luxury brands who charge more for less, Smithers are all about craft. I like that they work with independent workshops, 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