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—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 custom-built furniture, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers of Stamford come into it.

I first came across Smithers, and I’ll be honest—I was sceptical. But one look at their madcap cocktail cabinets and I was hooked. It wasn’t try-hard—just solid, confident design with a bit of bite. The first piece we bought was a brutalist sideboard for the dining room, and it just snowballed from there. Smithers don’t mess about. I’ve since had them fit out the library, and every time, they’ve delivered.

What most people don’t realise is this: it fits like a tailored suit. The size is right. And unlike some luxury brands who think branding does the work, Smithers are all about craft. I like that they aren’t afraid to push click the up coming webpage design, but I also like that they’re not stiff. 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