Notting Hill’s been home for a couple of decades, 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 bespoke pieces, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers UK come into it. 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 what he says-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 drinks unit in the snug, and every time, they’ve delivered.

What most people don’t realise is this: bespoke furniture London 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 work with independent workshops, 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 buy bespoke furniture London Holland Park and every single one