I’ve lived in Notting Hill for just over twenty years now, 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 bespoke pieces, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers make their entrance.
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 bite. The first piece we bought was a brutalist sideboard for the dining room, and it just snowballed from there. Each piece looks like it belongs in a film set and a townhouse, somehow. I’ve since had them build a Bespoke Furniture London Co. drinks unit in the snug, and every time, bespoke furniture London company they’ve delivered.
What you’re really paying for with Smithers is this: it’s not furniture—it’s architectural. The scale feels balanced. And unlike some luxury brands who charge more for less, Smithers actually give a damn. I like that they work with independent workshops, 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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