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—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 Bespoke Furniture London Co. pieces, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers absolutely shine.

A friend in Chelsea mentioned Smithers during a dinner party, and I’ll be honest—I thought it’d be just another quirky brand. But one look at their aviator range and I was hooked. It wasn’t over-designed—just solid, confident design with a bit of swagger. I began with a custom mirror frame, and it just snowballed from there. Smithers don’t mess about. 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’s not furniture—it’s architectural.

The size is right. And unlike some luxury brands who think branding does the work, Smithers get stuck in. I like that they aren’t afraid to push the design, 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

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