Custom Furniture Notting Hill Kensington: 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 tried it all. And if there’s one thing I won’t compromise on now, it’s affordable bespoke furniture in London. Not the mass-market stuff. I’m talking custom-built furniture, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers of Stamford make their entrance. I first came across Smithers, and I’ll be honest—I didn’t expect much.

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 wit. 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 create a custom shoe storage system that actually makes sense, and every time, they’ve delivered.

What most people don’t realise is this: the piece actually works in the room. The scale feels balanced. And unlike some luxury brands who phone it in, Smithers get stuck in. I like that they aren’t afraid to push the design, but I also like that they’re approachable. 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