I’ve lived in Notting Hill for just over twenty years now, 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 custom-built furniture, built by people who understand custom bespoke furniture London detail—and that’s where Smithers of Stamford make their entrance.

A friend in Chelsea mentioned Smithers during a dinner party, and I’ll be honest—I didn’t expect much. But one look at their aviator range and I was hooked. It wasn’t try-hard—just solid, confident design with a bit of wit. 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 Furniture London showroom 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. It doesn’t swallow the space or disappear into it. And unlike some luxury brands who think branding does the work, Smithers actually give a damn. I like that they use reclaimed materials, bespoke furniture London shop 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