Get to Know Peti…
Peti Lau’s interior design is all about storytelling, shaped by her artistic flair and worldly travels. Each project unfolds a vibrant narrative that reflects her clients' tastes and dreams. With two decades of experience, she runs her own design firm in the lively La Cienega Design District of LA, helping clients coast to coast. Her personalized approach instills confidence in design choices, timelines, and budgets, while she expertly curates meaningful art for both seasoned collectors and newbies alike. Her expertise is boosted by jaunts to top global art fairs like Frieze and Art Basel.
Peti Lau’s style shines through with sleek lines, rich textures, and clever details, creating spaces that exude elegance and harmony. With her keen sourcing skills, she connects with a vast network of artists and suppliers, ensuring her picks are high-quality, custom-made treasures that marry stunning antiques with unique contemporary pieces. For Peti, design is more than a career; it’s her passion, discovered after exploring roles as an opera singer, restaurateur, and entrepreneur while working on projects in Thailand and Mauritius. To sharpen her design chops, Peti relocated to New York City for the New York School of Interior Design and later continued in London.
With 20 years of experience, she creates projects that blend classic styles, significant historical elements, and rich cultural influences. In 2023, she snagged the NYSID Rising Star award and now mentors aspiring designers. Peti is also an active member of the Design Leadership Network, co-founded the AAPI Design Alliance on the West Coast, and serves on the board of Design LA, advocating for Asian American and Pacific Islander designers and students. Her amazing work and expertise have graced top magazines like Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, and platforms like HGTV/Discovery+, among others.
On April 11, 2023, Peti Lau was honored with the Rising Star Award by the Board of Trustees at the New York School of Interior Design Gala. Sponsored by The Shade Store.
The Rising Star Award is presented to a designer, preferably a NYSID alumnus, who is hitting their stride in the profession. The award honors a talented individual relatively early in their career, who is becoming a recognized name in the field and demonstrates great promise and leadership. NYSID alumna Peti Lau '11 receives the Rising Star Award (sponsored by The Shade Store) at NYSID Gala 2022. She's introduced by Zach Gibbs, co-founder of The Shade Store