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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This interior designer shows how to mix Ibizan beach style with Californian cool in a transformed London home
This post-war semi-detached property in London gets a new lease of life as a designer transforms it into a serene space inspired by sunnier climes
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A Victorian house is transformed by a designer who really shows how to embrace the unexpected
A modest terrace has been given a new lease of life with generous helpings of bold color, pattern and decorative flourishes
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This townhouse had not been touched in 80 years – now it's a modern home that perfects transitional style
Bringing modernity to a property that had not been touched in eighty years, this restoration project is a masterclass in transitional style
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This California hacienda was decorated with a joyful cocktail of color and pattern and the final result is utterly sublime
After some major renovations, designer Courtney Smith's home was transformed into a boldly decorated characterful cottage
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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Explore an Alpine cabin that's the perfect balance between cozy and chic
Surrounded by snow-covered mountains, this chic chalet is designed to keep the cold at bay and everyone inside warm and cozy
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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This ever-evolving Hamptons space is the new hybrid destination every design lover needs to know
The 1818 Collective is a home where those who love design can commune
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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Interior designer Sheila Bridges' modern country home is a mesmerizing mix of color and pattern
The self-styled Harlem Toile Girl has redefined what a country home can be with a curator’s eye and her compelling use of paintings and prints
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This 11,000sq foot contemporary home will make you rethink log cabin living
Awesome in size, yet as homey and inviting as any log cabin, this Wisconsin vacation home has to be explored
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A blissful country retreat combines inherent charm and exquisite fabrics
This idyllic bastide house in Provence is home to interior designer Patrick Frey – he’s made it his mission to keep its rich heritage alive
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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This period Chicago pied-à-terre exudes irresistible glamor with its luxurious interior
Jessica Lagrange has created a sanctuary in the city that's awash with glamor and opulence and mirrors the owners' artistic flair
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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The Spanish home of Nani Marquina exudes a modern rustic style, perfect for a relaxed vacation
Finding this Costa Brava getaway was a dream come true for designer Nani Marquina and the peace it gives her has exceeded all expectations
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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Daring design, color and pattern ensure this Turin apartment is one of a kind
Designer Carlotta Oddone’s fascination with cloth and color is evident in the exquisite use of rich hues and furnishings in her Turin home
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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A central London apartment showcases a crafted contemporary interior
Chic furnishings and sumptuous touches add character to this art collector's serene city home, transforming it into a masterpiece
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This Texan ranch blends contemporary and classic to epitomize modern country
With its soaring ceilings and open plan spaces, this country ranch combines classic furniture, pretty florals and cozy colors, providing the perfect family home
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This Tuscan villa showcases a natural and neutral modern rustic interior
Set in the rolling hills of Tuscany, this sublime holiday home was decorated in a pared-back manner so it would beautifully coexist with its surroundings
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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This luxurious Saint-Tropez villa, with its many sociable spaces, exudes joie de vivre
Seamlessly blending verdant outdoor spaces with serene and organic interiors, this Saint-Tropez villa fully embraces the beauty of nature
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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This eco-friendly London home is a showcase for reclaimed and vintage finds
Passionate about bringing houses back to life by using the modern and the salvaged, interior architect Anthi Grapsa turned her hand to this London terrace
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This eclectic and colorful home is one of a kind and a showcase for salvaged finds
Brimming with playful interiors fashioned from repurposed finds, this extraordinary, relaxed family home in London delights the eye at every turn
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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This sustainable woodland cabin has a calm and elegant modern country interior
Hidden away amongst the trees in upstate New York, this beguiling holiday cabin, with its carefully considered decor, is completely at one with nature
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The showstopping interior of this period apartment is perfect for work and play
This London apartment needed to cater for business and leisure, and Elicyon obliged with a decor that's versatile, sumptuous and elegant
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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9 luxe ideas to take from this sumptuous London townhouse
Fiona Barratt-Campbell has woven her magic and transformed a property in the heart of Chelsea into a light and luxurious retreat
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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This idyllic West Coast newbuild has a classic interior with an East Coast vibe
Immersive views and beautiful architecture pave the way for a timeless interior that showcases color and pattern in this home that has us California dreaming
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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This Dutch farmhouse combines country charm with an eco outlook
Now a country idyll, this once crumbling farmhouse was transformed by a large-scale renovation that preserves the property's past as well as future proofing it
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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The nature-inspired decor of this home suits its idyllic English country setting
Pia Design breathed new life into this home in the North Downs with an elegant English country interior that places the client's treasured furniture at its heart
By Vivienne Ayers Published