Bespoke Furniture London: Built Properly Styled Boldly
Kensington’s been good to me, and I’ve made it my base for the last twenty years, and in that time, I’ve refitted every room at least twice. 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 handmade bespoke furniture London pieces, 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 was sceptical. 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 swagger.
We started small—a console table for the hallway, and it just snowballed from there. Everything they make feels weighty, luxury furniture London 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: the piece actually works in the room. The scale feels balanced. And unlike some luxury brands who charge more for less, Smithers get stuck in.
I like that they use reclaimed materials, 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