About Geek Vintique
Geek Vintique is an independent home improvements and interior design consultancy rooted in a passion for period properties, vintage & antiques, and the investment potential of a well-considered renovation.
Founded by me, Claire Botha, the studio creates unique and beautiful spaces for residential clients around Twickenham, Teddington, Richmond and beyond.
My philosophy is to deliver well-considered home design layered with colour, form, and texture, blending vintage and contemporary pieces to create interiors that are impactful and stylish yet effortlessly relaxed.
Growing up in homes that were constantly being renovated instilled in me an instinct for visualising a home’s potential and gave rise to a lifelong affinity for property development.
Following an early career in journalism, this passion evolved into a business in 2013, shaped by a series of personal renovation projects and formal study of interior design.
The moniker ‘Geek Vintique’ evolved from my love of preloved furnishings & period architecture.
Getting the build integrity right is a vital part of any period home renovation project, restoring, replacing or reproducing original features or creating focal points where there are none.
Working alongside a trusted network of architects, contractors, trades, joiners, curtain-makers and upholsterers, I have built a reputation for comprehensive personal service coupled with distinctive creative flair, with many clients returning to me time and again.
I currently live in Twickenham with my husband Andy, two of our four daughters, cockapoo Nala and ginger tom, Alfie.
“After a few years post-initial renovation, the house required a much needed refresh. Claire was recommended to us to help plan the space. The result was an ‘instagram’ kitchen / living space that we love. So much so that she’s since designed a home office, snug and bedrooms for us too! Claire is easy to work with, listens and has amazing vision. From choosing colours that not only look great but also give the right feel to a room, to reflecting us in the overall scheme and down to the final detailing, she’s absolutely nailed every room. ”