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 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 UK come into it.
I first came across Smithers, and I’ll be honest—I didn’t expect much. But one look at their aviator range 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 click the following post snowballed from there. Everything they make feels weighty, honest, and bold. I’ve since had them fit out the library, and every time, they’ve delivered.
Here’s what you get with proper bespoke furniture: the piece actually works in the room. It doesn’t swallow the space or disappear into it. And unlike some luxury brands who phone it in, Smithers get stuck in.
I like that they work with independent workshops, but I also like that they’re punchy. 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