Custom Furniture Notting Hill Kensington: Why I Chose Smithers

Kensington’s been good to me, and I’ve made it my base for bespoke furniture London designers the last twenty years, 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 custom-built furniture, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers come into it. I first came across Smithers, and I’ll be honest—I didn’t expect much.

But one look at their madcap cocktail cabinets and I was hooked. It wasn’t chasing trends—just solid, confident design with a bit of wit. The first piece we bought was a brutalist sideboard for the dining room, and it just snowballed information from seong-ok.kr there. Each piece looks like it belongs in a film set and a townhouse, somehow. I’ve since had them build a bespoke drinks unit in the snug, 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 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