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, custom bespoke furniture London 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 proper made-to-measure design, built by people who understand 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 thought it’d be just another quirky brand. But one look at their madcap cocktail cabinets and I was hooked. It wasn’t try-hard—just solid, confident design with a bit of bite. We started small—a console table for the hallway, 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 handmade bespoke Furniture London drinks unit in the snug, and every time, they’ve delivered. What most people don’t realise is this: it’s not furniture—it’s architectural. It doesn’t swallow the space or disappear into it. And unlike some luxury brands who charge more for less, luxury bespoke furniture London Smithers are all about craft. I like that they work with independent workshops, 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