Design Consultations

Are you stuck on paint colours, looking to zone an awkwardly-shaped space, or tired of looking at a room that never feels finished?

Clients contact me every day looking for help with specific interior design-related questions and dilemmas.

A personal, one-to-one consultation provides the opportunity to discuss design ideas, seek creative direction, and receive expert advice tailored to your needs.

Whether you're looking for design inspiration or simply a bit of guidance, my Design Consultation service gives you direct access to a design specialist to help you with those everyday design decisions.

I’ll cast a fresh pair of eyes over your design challenge, come up with ideas and solutions and recommend product and resources to inspire, kick start & guide your project.

I am completely independent and not aligned to any particular brand or supplier, so my advice is always based on the best option for you & your budget.

I can advise on: -

  • Home improvements/space planning

  • Room & furniture layouts

  • Cabinetry/storage solutions

  • Colour /wall treatment

  • Drapes/window treatment

  • Lighting

  • Furnishings/accessories with brand/store sources

  • Styling

Design Consultations are priced at £250, can be in person* or online and last for 90 minutes. Once you have booked, I will contact you to arrange a convenient date and time. You will also receive an email with a link to a questionnaire requesting advance information & images for me to review ahead of our chat.

Consultations are collaborative & tailored to your needs so we can use the 1:1 meeting time as you wish.

For guidance, in the time available, I can typically provide holistic interior design advice for one room or space, OR give colour-only guidance for up to five rooms/spaces.

Further design advice required can be arranged at an hourly rate of £65ph.

*beyond five miles of Twickenham subject to a small travel charge

Colour Consultations

As an independent design expert, I offer colour options from over 15 different paint companies when advising on the best colours for your home.

Colour is also however just one part of the story. When thinking about decorating a space it is equally important to consider pattern, texture & other design elements that will together combine to create harmony and balance and give a room a polished look & feel.

I offer Design Consultations rather than simply Colour Consultations as I will look at your space holistically & put forward suggestions that go far beyond just paint colour.

This makes my Design Consultations exceptional value for money, compared to the colour-only consultancy services offered by the luxury paint brand market.

However, for clients looking purely for colour-only advice, perhaps to create a cohesive flow across the home or to paint a property exterior - I can suggest colour-only for up to five rooms, OR for one exterior scheme, during the consultation time.

  • Claire provided colour and design advice when redecorating my 5 bedroom house in TW11. Claire listened to my concerns and preferences, did her homework and made some great suggestions which pushed me out of my comfort zone, in a good way. She delivered much more than I asked for and I’ve been incredibly impressed with her knowledge and expertise (paint colours, wallpaper, fabrics, local suppliers etc). I have already recommended Claire to a number of friends.

    Pam K. Teddington

  • We have been renovating and decorating our home since we moved in 7 years ago, but we both find choosing the right furniture and accessories a bit overwhelming. We’ve called on Geek Vintique for advice on numerous occasions and for different reasons, from getting the basics right like choosing soft furnishings and accessories, to making bigger decisions like kitchen choice, wall paint colour schemes and building in shelving. Claire has been invaluable in helping guide us through this process and always manages to find the right look for our house, at the right price. We're not blessed with an old characterful house, but Claire has definitely helped us bring the character in, through colour and style advice & ideas which have given us a cohesive look to build on. Would definitely recommend working with Claire, she's insightful, creative, and always considers your budget when suggesting ideas.

    Hannah S. Reading

  • 5-star interior design consultation-highly recommended! I had a fantastic design consultation with Claire, I was a bit apprehensive, having just moved into a part-renovated home after a flood, but Claire exceeded all expectations. Her knowledge of colour, lighting, and space - especially how north & south rooms behave- was invaluable. She gave us fresh, practical ideas and creative touches I'd never have done myself, like a bespoke headboard for our master bedroom. The pre-consultation form helped clarify our vision & the detailed follow up with samples and suppliers links made everything feel manageable. She's incredibly professional, friendly and passionate about interiors. I've ordered my samples already! Thank you Claire!

    Joanne H. Twickenham

  • I have been wanting to redecorate for a while but don't really have an eye for what would look good. I also did not realise that I could get help and advice with this! Claire was recommended by a friend, I sent her some photos and a description of what I wanted help with. Claire came round and discussed a few options with us about what we liked, didn't like and what we thought we wanted. She then sent us a number of colour options along with some advice on other fabrics/furnishings which would complement those colours. I am now knee deep in paint samples trying to make the next decision but I now have direction and feel able to take the next steps. I would definitely advise having a chat with her about how to implement the right changes to your home.

    Anna H. Twickenham