About Geek Vintique

Geek Vintique is an independent home improvements and interior design consultancy rooted in a passion for period properties, vintage pieces, 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 shaped a lifelong interest in property development.

Following an early career in journalism, this passion 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.

The story behind Geek Vintique

I began studying interior design at KLC School of Design and Central St Martin’s in London while sourcing one-off pieces from vintage & antique markets and selling them online under the brand name Maison Vintage.

The moniker ‘Geek Vintique’ evolved from my love of preloved furnishings & properties with a story. I began growing my business organically, through local recommendation and Instagram, drawing on my own experiences and vision 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.

Design philosophy

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.

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 interiors can be transformed into intriguing spaces that are a joy to come home to.

With an ethos of approaching 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 currently live in Teddington with my husband Andy, two of our four daughters, cockapoo Nala and ginger ninja Alfie.

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.
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“Really enjoyed my consultation with Claire. I felt instantly it ease and she clearly explained reasons behind suggestions, why certain things work, or don’t work. Claire came prepared with ideas and samples and followed up with good recommendations, tips, links, and companies to use. I would highly recommend and we certainly intend to use some other services now as we feel in good hands!”
— Claire S. Twickenham