Custom Furniture Notting Hill Kensington: Built Properly Styled Boldly

Notting Hill’s been home for a couple of decades, and in that time, I’ve refitted every room at least twice. Kitchens, studies, handmade bespoke furniture London lounges, snug rooms—we’ve had all sorts built in. And if there’s one thing I won’t compromise on now, it’s furniture. Not the mass-market stuff. I’m talking bespoke pieces, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers of Stamford make their entrance. My wife actually discovered Smithers, and I’ll be honest—I didn’t expect much.

But one look at their madcap cocktail cabinets and modern bespoke furniture London I was hooked. It wasn’t try-hard—just solid, confident design with a bit of swagger. We started small—a console table for the hallway, 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 most people don’t realise is see this: it fits like a tailored suit.

It doesn’t swallow the space or disappear into it. And unlike some luxury brands who charge more for less, Smithers actually give a damn. 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