Jason Lo and Susie Sollof founded Chlo Interiors in 2011 after graduating from the Interior Architecture program at California State University, Long Beach, and have since built a steady client base with luxury residential and boutique commercial projects.

“Interestingly, our journey with this home began nearly two years before construction started,” Jason tells us. “After we first met the clients, they ultimately decided to move forward with another, more well-known design firm, so we assumed the opportunity had passed.”

Then, about two years later, the duo received an unexpected call asking if they were still available to help. “Their previous designer had not worked out, and the clients had tried to take on many of the decisions themselves but eventually became overwhelmed by the sheer number of details involved in a project of this scale,” Susie recalls.

By the time Chlo Interiors came on board, construction was already underway, and contractors were actively working on-site every day. “The biggest challenge was that we essentially had to start the design process from scratch while simultaneously playing catch-up with an active construction schedule,” Jason says. “It required an enormous amount of commitment, quick decision-making, and constant coordination between our team, the clients, and the contractors.”

The clients are a young couple with three children, and their primary goal was to create a home that felt deeply livable—functional, comfortable, and truly reflective of how they experience daily life. “They wanted each space to have its own distinct mood and purpose, rather than the home feeling uniformly ‘designed’ or just visually polished,” Susie shares. “A big focus was on creating different atmospheres throughout the day. They achieved this through a thoughtfully integrated Lutron system, which allows for layered lighting scenes, along with built-in speakers that enhance the overall ambiance in each room.”

Wellness was also a major priority for the family, informing many of the material and systems choices throughout the home. “One of their more unique requests was to minimize electromagnetic fields (EMF) wherever possible,” Jason notes. “To support this, they opted for a hydronic radiant heating system—circulating heated water beneath the wood floors instead of using a conventional electric system. They also selected sheep’s wool insulation, one of the most natural and non-toxic options available, reinforcing their desire to create a healthier indoor environment.”

Despite the late start, the project unfolded relatively smoothly, largely because Jason and Susie’s design sensibility was closely aligned with the clients’. “It allowed us to build trust quickly and move at a very fast pace together,” Susie shares. “In the end, that strong alignment and collaboration became one of the project’s greatest strengths.”

The project took just over a year. “The clients were very involved throughout the entire design process, so seeing everything come together was especially meaningful for them,” Jason adds. “They loved experiencing how all the materials, finishes, and fixtures we selected together translated into a cohesive, lived-in space—it really felt like their vision fully realized.”

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