Bespoke Furniture London: Why I Chose Smithers

I’ve lived in Notting Hill for just over twenty years now, and in that time, I’ve learned the value of getting things made properly. Kitchens, studies, lounges, Annunciogratis explains 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 UK absolutely shine. A friend in Chelsea mentioned Smithers during a dinner party, and bespoke furniture London shop 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 chasing trends—just solid, confident design with a bit of swagger. The first piece we bought was a brutalist sideboard for the dining room, and it just snowballed from there. Each piece looks like it belongs in a film set and a townhouse, somehow. I’ve since had them build a bespoke drinks unit in the snug, 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 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