Custom Furniture Notting Hill

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—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 custom-built furniture, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers UK 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 aviator range and I was hooked. It wasn’t over-designed—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. 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 you’re really paying for with Smithers is this: it’s not furniture—it’s architectural. The scale feels balanced. 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 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 click to find out more them in Mayfair and Holland Park and every single one