Kensington’s been good to me, and I’ve made it my base for the last twenty years, and in that time, I’ve redone my house top to bottom more times than I care to admit. 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 proper made-to-measure design, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers come into it.

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 over-designed—just solid, confident design with a bit of bite. I began with a custom mirror frame, 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 build a Bespoke Furniture London collection drinks unit in the snug, and every time, they’ve delivered.

What you’re really paying for 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 are all about craft. 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

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