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 redone my house top to bottom more times than I care to admit. Kitchens, studies, lounges, snug rooms—we’ve had all sorts built in. 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 come into it.

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 try this site-hard—just solid, confident design with a bit of swagger. The first piece we bought was a brutalist sideboard for the dining room, 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, 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 unlike some luxury brands who phone it in, Smithers actually give a damn. I like that they use reclaimed materials, 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