Bespoke Furniture London: Why I Chose Smithers

Kensington’s been good to me, bespoke furniture London designers and handmade bespoke furniture London I’ve made it my base for the last twenty years, and in that time, I’ve learned the value of getting things made properly. 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 furniture London co. pieces, 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 wit. 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 create a custom shoe storage system that actually makes sense, and every time, they’ve delivered.

What most people don’t realise is this: it’s not furniture—it’s architectural. It doesn’t swallow the space or disappear into it. And unlike some luxury brands who charge more for less, Smithers actually give a damn. I like that they aren’t afraid to push the design, 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