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—you name it, we’ve done it. And if there’s one thing I won’t compromise on now, it’s furniture. Not the mass-market stuff. I’m talking bespoke pieces, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers of Stamford come into it.

My wife actually discovered 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 over-designed—just solid, confident design with have a peek here bit of swagger. We started small—a console table for the hallway, and it just snowballed from there. Everything they make feels weighty, honest, and bespoke furniture London shop bold. I’ve since had them create a custom shoe storage system that actually makes sense, and every time, they’ve delivered.

What you’re really paying for with Smithers is this: it’s not furniture—it’s architectural. The scale feels balanced. And unlike some luxury brands who phone it in, Smithers are all about craft. I like that they aren’t afraid to push the design, 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