Custom Furniture Notting Hill Kensington: Built Properly Styled Boldly

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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, telegra.ph 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 come into it.

My wife actually discovered Smithers, and I’ll be honest—I was sceptical. But one look at their reclaimed industrial pieces and I was hooked. It wasn’t over-designed—just solid, confident design with a bit of bite.

I began with a custom mirror frame, 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 create a custom shoe storage system that actually makes sense, and every time, they’ve delivered.

What most people don’t realise is this: it fits like a tailored suit. The scale feels balanced. And unlike some luxury brands who phone it in, Smithers are all about craft.

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 to them in Mayfair and Holland Park and every single one