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 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 bespoke furniture London company pieces, 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 was sceptical.

But one look at their madcap cocktail cabinets and I was hooked. It wasn’t chasing trends—just solid, confident design with a bit of wit. I began with a custom mirror bespoke furniture London company frame, and it just snowballed from there. Everything they make feels weighty, honest, and bold. 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 think branding does the work, Smithers are all about craft. I like that they use reclaimed materials, 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