what is geek vintique?

Geek Vintique is an independent home improvements consultancy creating unique and beautiful spaces for residential clients in west London and beyond, founded by me, Claire Botha.

My philosophy is to deliver well-considered home design layered with colour, form, and texture, blending vintage and contemporary pieces to create spaces that feel stylish yet effortlessly relaxed.

Following an early career in journalism, my lifelong passion for home improvements & interiors blossomed into a business in 2013 following a series of personal property renovation projects.

An interior designer woman with blonde hair sitting on a beige sofa in a living room with dark blue paneled walls, dark blue curtains, two Ikat black table lamps, and pink and patterned pillows.
Interior view of a home entryway showing a rug, a small bench with a fluffy pillow, a vase with flowers, a round mirror, and a black-framed glass door leading outside.

I began studying interior design at KLC School of Design and Central St Martin’s in London while growing my business organically through word of mouth, recommendation, and Instagram, drawing on my own experiences and an instinct for property improvement potential.

I’m inspired by period architecture – from Georgian townhouses to sixties tower blocks – and strive to create a narrative that celebrates the character of a building while introducing a fresh modern aesthetic that feels comfortable and relevant to the present day.

Creating focal points is my starting point for any home design, be that through restoring original features or introducing dimension and interest in spaces that have none.

With an ethos of treating each project as if it were my own home, I have built a reputation for comprehensive personal service coupled with distinctive creative flair, with many clients returning to me time and again.

I live in Teddington with my husband Andy, two of our four daughters, our cockapoo Nala and ginger ninja Alfie (photo-bombed!).

Interior of a stylish, dark-colored room with a wooden console table, a framed abstract painting, a black lampshade, a vase of dried flowers, a small horse sculpture, and a lit candle on the stairs. An orange tabby cat stands on the wooden stairs near the room, with a large arched window to the right and a decorative chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
“Getting the build integrity right is a vital part of any home renovation project, restoring, replacing or reproducing original features or creating focal points where there are none, but it is only half the story. With the right decor, furnishings, accessories and styling, even the blandest of modern houses can be transformed into intriguing spaces that are a joy to come home to.”
— CLAIRE BOTHA