Bespoke Furniture London: Why I Chose Smithers

Notting Hill’s been home for a couple of decades, 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 proper made-to-measure design, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers 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 reclaimed industrial pieces and I was hooked. It wasn’t try-hard—just solid, confident design with a bit of wit. 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: it fits like a tailored suit. The scale feels balanced. And unlike some luxury brands who think branding does the work, Smithers actually give a damn. I like that they work with independent workshops, but I also like that they’re approachable. 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 <a href="https://telegra.ph/Bespoke-Furniture-London--Designed-with-Soul-Built-to-Last-Notting-Hill-to-Mayfair-08-14">recent telegra.ph blog post</a> Holland Park and every single one