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 Bespoke Furniture London collection pieces, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers absolutely shine.

My wife actually discovered Smithers, and I’ll be honest—I didn’t expect much. But one look at their aviator range and I was hooked. It wasn’t chasing trends—just solid, confident design with a bit of swagger. We started small—a console table for the hallway, and it just snowballed from there. Everything they make feels weighty, honest, and bold. I’ve since had them fit out the library, and every time, modern bespoke furniture London they’ve delivered. What most people don’t realise is this: the piece actually works in the room.

The scale feels balanced. And unlike some luxury brands who think branding does the work, Smithers are all about craft. I like that they use reclaimed materials, but I also like that they’re punchy. 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