Custom Furniture Notting Hill Kensington: Built Properly Styled Boldly
Notting Hill’s been home for a couple of decades, and in that time, I’ve learned the value of getting things made properly. Kitchens, studies, lounges, snug rooms—we’ve tried it all.
And if there’s one thing I won’t compromise on now, it’s handmade bespoke furniture London. Not the mass-market stuff. I’m talking custom-built furniture, built by people who understand bespoke furniture London shop detail—and that’s where Smithers UK come into it.
I first came across Smithers, and I’ll be honest—I didn’t expect much. But one look at their reclaimed industrial pieces and I was hooked. It wasn’t try-hard—just solid, confident design with a bit of wit.
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 you’re really paying for with Smithers is this: it’s not furniture—it’s architectural. The size is right. And unlike some luxury brands who phone it in, Smithers are all about craft.
I like that they aren’t afraid to push the design, 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