Chlo Interiors lands luxury home contract

Chlo Interiors, the firm founded by Jason Lo and Susie Sollof, has completed a luxury home project that illustrates the challenges of stepping into an active build and the benefits of a client‑focused design approach.

From missed opportunity to late‑stage rescue

Lo and Sollof launched Chlo Interiors in 2011 after graduating from the Interior Architecture program at California State University, Long Beach. The pair have since developed a steady clientele that includes upscale residential and boutique commercial commissions.

“Interestingly, our journey with this home began nearly two years before construction started,” Lo told 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.”

Two years later, the couple received a call from the same homeowners. Their original designer had not worked out, and they felt overwhelmed by the scale of the project.

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At that point, construction was already in progress, with contractors on site daily. “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,” Lo said. “It required a large amount of commitment, quick decision‑making, and constant coordination between our team, the clients, and the contractors.”

Design goals anchored in livability and wellness

The homeowners, a young family with three children, wanted a space that felt lived‑in rather than merely polished. Their brief called for distinct moods in each room, shifting atmospheres throughout the day, and a strong emphasis on wellness.

To achieve layered lighting, the team integrated a Lutron system that lets occupants select scenes ranging from bright task lighting to soft ambient glow. Built‑in speakers were added to reinforce the auditory ambience in each zone.

Wellness considerations shaped several technical choices. The family asked to minimize electromagnetic fields (EMF) wherever possible. In response, Chlo Interiors specified a hydronic radiant heating system that circulates warm water beneath the wood flooring, avoiding conventional electric heating. Sheep’s wool insulation was selected for its natural, non‑toxic properties, supporting a healthier indoor environment.

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“One of their more unique requests was to minimize electromagnetic fields (EMF) wherever possible,” Lo noted. “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.”

While the design brief was ambitious, the alignment between the designers and the family proved decisive. Sollof observed that the shared vision allowed trust to form quickly, enabling the team to move at a rapid pace. “It allowed us to build trust quickly and move at a very fast pace together,” she said. “In the end, that strong alignment and collaboration became one of the project’s greatest strengths.”

The project wrapped up in just over a year. They remained actively involved throughout, watching materials, finishes, and fixtures coalesce into a cohesive environment. “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,” Lo added.