Punteha van Terheyden

Punteha was editor of Real Homes before joining Homes and Gardens as Head of Solved in July 2024. Previous to this, she wrote and edited lifestyle and consumer pieces for the national press since 2008, working across print and digital newspapers and magazines, including BBC Good Food, Daily Mail, Metro, Mirror, Take a Break, Bella, Closer, Woman’s Own, and more. She’s also a Sunday Times bestselling ghostwriter, founding editor of the independent real-life platform, Lacuna Voices, and a journalism mentor delivering guest lectures at top universities. Punteha is a DIY enthusiast and spends her weekends working on ways to personalize her newly-built home in the quiet of the tranquil countryside and has a modern-natural home aesthetic. She is disabled and suffers from chronic pain, so small, well-placed DIY and decluttering projects that bring joy are her favorite kind. Punteha also has four years experience in the perfume industry, helping clients find the perfect fragrance for special occasions and daily use, and uses her industry training to mix her own essential oil blends for long-lasting, layered luxury home fragrancing.