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—we’ve tried it all. 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 designers pieces, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers absolutely shine. A friend in Chelsea mentioned Smithers during a dinner party, and I’ll be honest—I was sceptical.

But one look at their aviator range and I was hooked. It wasn’t over-designed—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 the library, and every time, they’ve delivered. Here’s what you get with proper bespoke furniture: it’s not furniture—it’s architectural.

It doesn’t swallow the space or disappear into it. And unlike some luxury brands who think branding does the work, Smithers actually give a damn. 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