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 refitted every room at least twice. Kitchens, studies, lounges, snug rooms—we’ve tried it all. 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 come into it. My wife actually discovered Smithers, 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 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. Everything they make feels weighty, honest, and bold. 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 fits like a tailored suit.

The scale feels balanced. And unlike some luxury bespoke furniture London brands who charge more for less, modern bespoke furniture London Smithers get stuck in. I like that they use reclaimed materials, 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