Custom Furniture Notting Hill Kensington: Built Properly Styled Boldly

Kensington’s been good to me, and I’ve made it my base for 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, bespoke furniture London shop 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 UK absolutely shine.

My wife actually discovered Smithers, and I’ll be honest—I was sceptical. But one look at their reclaimed industrial pieces and I was hooked. It wasn’t chasing trends—just solid, confident design with a bit of swagger. 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 London company furniture: it’s not furniture—it’s architectural. The size is right. And unlike some luxury brands who think branding does the work, Smithers get stuck in. 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