Custom Furniture Notting Hill Kensington: Why I Chose Smithers

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 artisan furniture makers London. Not the mass-market stuff. I’m talking proper made-to-measure design, built by people who understand detail—and bespoke furniture London company that’s where Smithers come into it.

My wife actually discovered Smithers, and I’ll be honest—I thought it’d be just another quirky brand. But one look at their reclaimed industrial pieces and I was hooked. It wasn’t try-hard—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.

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 aren’t afraid to push the design, 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