Custom Furniture Notting Hill & Kensington: Built Properly, Styled Boldly

Notting Hill’s been home for a couple of decades, and in that time, I’ve learned the value of getting things made properly. 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 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">best bespoke furniture makers in London</a> pieces, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers UK 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 try-hard—just solid, confident design with a bit of swagger. 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. <img src="https://jpcdn.it/img/small/fb317a408860515683bb334bd6c60233.jpg"; style="max-width:450px;float:left;padding:10px 10px 10px 0px;border:0px;" alt="" />What you’re really paying for with Smithers is this: the piece actually works in the room. The size is right. And unlike some luxury brands who think branding does the work, Smithers actually give a damn. I like that they use reclaimed materials, 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 Holland Park and every single one