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—you name it, we’ve done it. 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 UK absolutely shine.

A friend in Chelsea mentioned Smithers during a dinner party, 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 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. Everything they make feels weighty, honest, and bold. I’ve since had them fit out the library, and every time, they’ve delivered.

Here’s what you get with proper Bespoke Furniture London official site furniture: the piece actually works in the room. 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