by on September 18, 2025
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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—you name it, we’ve done it.
<img src="https://jpcdn.it/img/small/fb317a408860515683bb334bd6c60233.jpg"; style="max-width:420px;float:left;padding:10px 10px 10px 0px;border:0px;" alt="" />And if there’s one thing I won’t compromise on now, it’s furniture. Not the mass-market stuff. I’m talking <a href="https://telegra.ph/Bespoke-Furniture-London--Designed-with-Soul-Built-to-Last-Notting-Hill-to-Mayfair-08-14">bespoke furniture London company</a> pieces, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers of Stamford come into it.
A friend in Chelsea mentioned Smithers during a dinner party, and I’ll be honest—I didn’t expect much. But one look at their madcap cocktail cabinets 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. 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.
What you’re really paying for with Smithers is this: it fits like a tailored suit. It doesn’t swallow the space or disappear into it. And bespoke furniture London store unlike some luxury brands who charge more for less, Smithers are all about craft.
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
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