Vivienne Ayers
Interiors have always been Vivienne's passion – she's been through (and tried!) it all, from Changing Rooms brights to Scandi whites.
Originally from Northumberland, she studied English at Leeds University, and then moved to London where her first job was as a writer at the Financial Times, followed by a role as a sub editor at Radio Times. She did an interior design course and then landed a job on Homes & Gardens (ironically she's back there now), before working on other interiors mags such as Country Living, House Beautiful and Ideal Home.
Vivienne's always loved reader homes and gets a thrill from spotting an amazing house that she knows would be perfect for a magazine (she has been known to knock on the doors of houses with curb appeal!), so she transferred from being a chief sub editor to a role as a houses editor, where she commissions reader homes and combines her writing and editing skills with styling and art directing photographic shoots.
Vivienne worked as houses editor on Country Homes & Interiors for 15 years, before returning to Homes & Gardens when she also took on the houses editor role there four years ago. Career highlights include travelling around the country and Europe to house shoots and being inspired by some amazing interiors – from modern country barns to elegant townhouses – as well as receiving an award for best commissioned photography.
Latest articles by Vivienne Ayers
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A chic and eye-catching interior oozes wow factor in this London apartment
Unexpected, colorful, yet pulled-together – that was designer Irene Gunter and her clients’ end goal for this Victorian duplex
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This elegant rectory showcases a timeless and decorative country house look
Henriette von Stockhausen has infused this 18th-century former rectory in Oxfordshire with a look that is both classic and charming
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9 ideas for creating eye-catching focal points in a New York newbuild apartment
Interior designer Eric Winnick has injected personality and pizazz into this newbuild, resulting in a chic and sumptuous loft-like home
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9 family-friendly design tips to take from this stylish New York apartment
A bright and fun New York home, this family orientated design by Hilary Matt combines spacesaving ideas with chic style
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A wealth of color and pattern create the wow factor in this family home in London
Interior designer Amelia McNeil has injected a modern twist into this Victorian home with carefully chosen color and pattern
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The airy interior of this elegant new-build benefits from a minimalist approach
Atelier AM used the monastic architecture of this Californian villa as a reference for schemes that are like a calming embrace
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This idyllic farmhouse is awash with faded florals and vintage furniture
With its country style decor, this pretty farmhouse in South Africa celebrates nature both indoors and out
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This iconic 18th-century house evokes a casual elegance with its cozy interior
An iconic 18th-century house in Provincetown has been given a new lease of life by interior designer extraordinaire Ken Fulk
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This Hollywood home oozes star quality with its cool antiques and design classics
The LA home of the founders of Atelier AM has it all – drama, relaxed beauty and, yes, the required pool for lazy days in the sun
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This colorful New York apartment showcases a blend of old and new
Mixing influences from the past and the present, this New York apartment, owned by fashion designer Wes Gordon, is one of a kind
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The decor of this colorful Yorkshire farmhouse is inspired by the surrounding moors
Design studio Dunning & Everard helped two poets turn their home on the windswept Yorkshire moors into something quite magical
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Natural materials and a neutral palette create a timeless interior in this new-build home
There’s a wonderful sense of style and relaxed elegance in this hilltop home in Alabama – all courtesy of designer Sean Anderson
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This Aspen chalet pays tribute to its magnificent mountain setting
Designer Sandra Nunnerley has honored the surroundings of this Aspen chalet while still imbuing it with a masterful sophistication
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This Miami beachside apartment's calm and atmospheric interior is only eclipsed by the view
A redesigned apartment in Miami has a serene aesthetic that showcases the stunning light of its coastal location
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Philip Vergeylen's revival of this London home is a masterclass in the use of luxurious materials
Designer Philip Vergeylen of Nicholas Haslam has restored this villa with his signature style of dramatic flourishes, opulent antiques and hints of humor
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This colorful Melbourne renovation centers on the owners' carefully curated collection of art
An extensive archive of art and antiques was key to the renovation and extension of this south Australian period property
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This West Village home owned by Ryan Murphy showcases luxurious minimalism
Ryan Murphy's beautiful West Village home, fashioned by designers Axel Vervoordt and David Cafiero, features a calm and pared-back neutral interior that's awash with texture
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Tour this beautiful Georgian-style Cotswolds country home
Victoria Gray and Taline Findlater of Olivine Design have brought personality to this classic-style new build with carefully layered interiors
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This 12th century English home showcases bold color and statement pieces
The owners of this idyllic country house have become custodians of a beautiful heritage home that dates back to the 12th century
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This classic London mews house has an unexpectedly modern interior
Behind the classic façade of this Victorian house lies a contemporary style, thanks to the imaginative approach of designers Kitesgrove.
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This elegant Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh showcases a beautiful display of color and pattern
Interior designer Jessica Buckley has brought life to a Georgian townhouse by layering vibrant tones, textures and patterns
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This San Francisco period home has a light-filled interior awash with easy going elegance
The quietly stunning decoration of this historically significant San Francisco home allows the grand architecture to sing
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Kit Kemp's gorgeous London townhouse is a celebration of color and pattern
Design maverick Kit Kemp’s many passions – from folk art to the Bloomsbury Set – are celebrated in her redesigned London home
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This inspiring Cornish home combines New England style with a chic interior that mixes old and new
Jess Alken-Theasby built a new family home on her granny's plot with a nod to both coastal and timeworn, eclectic style
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