Bespoke Furniture London: Why I Chose Smithers

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—we’ve had all sorts built in. 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. My wife actually discovered 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. I began with a custom mirror frame, 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 official site drinks unit in the snug, and every time, they’ve delivered. What most people don’t realise is this: it fits like a tailored suit.

It doesn’t swallow the space or disappear into it. And unlike some luxury brands who phone it in, Smithers get stuck in. I like that they aren’t afraid to push the design, handmade bespoke furniture London 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 Holland Park and every single one