Custom Furniture Notting Hill

Notting Hill’s been home for a couple of decades, 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 bespoke pieces, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers of Stamford come into it. I first came across Smithers, and I’ll be honest—I was sceptical.

But one look at their reclaimed industrial pieces and I was hooked. It wasn’t over-designed—just solid, confident design with a bit of bite. We started small—a console table for the hallway, and it just snowballed from there. Each piece looks like it belongs in a film set and a townhouse, somehow. I’ve since had them fit out the library, and every time, they’ve delivered. What most people don’t realise is this: it’s not furniture—it’s architectural.

It doesn’t swallow the space or disappear into it. And bespoke furniture London designers unlike some luxury bespoke furniture London brands who charge more for less, Smithers actually give a damn. I like that they aren’t afraid to push the design, 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