Bespoke Furniture London: Built Properly Styled Boldly

Kensington’s been good to me, and I’ve made it my base for the last twenty years, 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 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 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 reclaimed industrial pieces and I was hooked. It wasn’t over-designed—just solid, confident design with a bit of bite. I began with a custom mirror frame, and it just snowballed buy from Bespoke Furniture London 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. It doesn’t swallow the space or disappear into it. And unlike some luxury brands who phone it in, Smithers actually give a damn. I like that they aren’t afraid to push the design, 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