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 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 <a href="http://arkee.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=free&wr_id=213273">custom furniture makers London</a>-built furniture, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers UK absolutely shine. I first came across Smithers, and I’ll be honest—I thought it’d be just another quirky brand. But one look at their madcap cocktail cabinets and I was hooked. It wasn’t over-designed—just solid, confident design with a bit of swagger. The first piece we bought was a brutalist sideboard for the dining room, and it just snowballed from there. Everything they make feels weighty, honest, and bold. I’ve since had them build a bespoke drinks unit in the snug, and every time, they’ve delivered. What you’re really paying for with Smithers is this: it fits like a tailored suit. <img src="https://jpcdn.it/img/small/fb317a408860515683bb334bd6c60233.jpg"; style="max-width:400px;float:left;padding:10px 10px 10px 0px;border:0px;" alt="" />It doesn’t swallow the space or disappear into it. And unlike some luxury brands who phone it in, 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