Bespoke Furniture London: Why I Chose Smithers

Kensington’s been good to me, and 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 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 custom-built furniture, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers UK make their entrance.

I first came across Smithers, and I’ll be honest—I thought it’d be just another quirky brand. But one look at their aviator range and I was hooked. It wasn’t try-hard—just solid, bespoke furniture London store confident design with a bit of wit. I began with a custom mirror frame, 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 build a modern bespoke interiors London drinks unit in the snug, bespoke furniture London store and every time, they’ve delivered.

Here’s what you get with proper bespoke furniture: it’s not furniture—it’s architectural. The scale feels balanced. And unlike some luxury brands who phone it in, Smithers actually give a damn. I like that they use reclaimed materials, 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