Custom Furniture Notting Hill Kensington: Why I Chose Smithers

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 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 pieces, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers UK make their entrance.

I first came across 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-hard—just solid, confident design with a bit of bite. I began with a custom mirror frame, and it just snowballed from there. Everything they make feels weighty, honest, and bold. I’ve since had them create a custom shoe storage system that actually makes sense, and every time, they’ve delivered.

Here’s what you get with proper Bespoke Furniture London Co. furniture: it fits like a tailored suit. The size is right. And unlike some luxury brands who phone it in, Smithers get stuck in. I like that they aren’t afraid to push the design, 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 bespoke furniture London designers Holland Park and every single one