Custom Furniture Notting Hill

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 modern fitted furniture London. Not the mass-market stuff. I’m talking bespoke pieces, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers of Stamford make their entrance.

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 madcap cocktail cabinets and I was hooked. It wasn’t chasing trends—just solid, confident design with a bit of bite. We started small—a console table for the hallway, 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 fit out the library, and every time, they’ve delivered.

What you’re really paying for with Smithers is this: it fits like a tailored suit. The size is right. And unlike some luxury brands who phone it in, Smithers get stuck in. 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