Custom Furniture Notting Hill

I’ve lived in Notting Hill for just over twenty years now, 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 proper made-to-measure design, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers of Stamford absolutely shine. My wife actually discovered Smithers, and I’ll be honest—I didn’t expect much.

But one look at their madcap cocktail cabinets and I was hooked. It wasn’t try-hard—just solid, confident design with a bit of swagger. 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 fit out click through the following website page library, and every time, they’ve delivered. What most people don’t realise is this: it’s not furniture—it’s architectural. The scale feels balanced. And unlike some luxury brands who charge more for less, Smithers actually give a damn.

I like that they use reclaimed materials, but I also like that they’re approachable. 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