Bespoke Furniture London: Built Properly Styled Boldly

I’ve lived in Notting Hill for just over twenty years now, 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 bespoke pieces, built by people who understand telegra.ph detail—and that’s where Smithers come into it.

A friend in Chelsea mentioned Smithers during a dinner party, 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 chasing trends—just solid, confident design with a bit of swagger.

I began with a custom mirror frame, and it just snowballed from there. Smithers don’t mess about. I’ve since had them build a bespoke drinks unit in the snug, and every time, they’ve delivered.

What you’re really paying for with Smithers is this: it’s not furniture—it’s architectural. The size is right. And unlike some luxury brands who phone it in, Smithers are all about craft.

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 luxury bespoke furniture London Holland Park and every single one