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 proper made-to-measure design, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers of Stamford absolutely shine. A friend in Chelsea mentioned Smithers during a dinner party, 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. Smithers don’t mess about. I’ve since had them build a bespoke bedroom furniture London drinks unit in the snug, and every time, buy bespoke furniture London they’ve delivered. What you’re really paying for luxury bespoke furniture London with Smithers 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 phone it in, Smithers actually give a damn. 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