Kensington’s been good to me, and I’ve made it my base for bespoke furniture London shop 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 custom-built furniture, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers of Stamford come into it. My wife actually discovered Smithers, and bespoke furniture London I’ll be honest—I was sceptical.

But one look at their reclaimed industrial pieces and I was hooked. It wasn’t chasing trends—just solid, confident design with a bit of wit. We started small—a console table for the hallway, and it just snowballed from there. Everything they make feels weighty, honest, and bold. I’ve since had them build a bespoke furniture London store 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 size is right. And unlike some luxury brands who think branding does the work, Smithers actually give a damn. I like that they use reclaimed materials, 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