Design That Supports The Way You Want To Live
We create intentional interiors — calm, functional, and deeply aligned with the people living or working within them.
DESIGN IS MORE THAN JUST DECORATION
What Sets Us Apart
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Designed for how you actually live
We plan around your daily routines, storage needs, and how you move through your space — not just how it looks in a layout.
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Designed around you, not our portfolio
No signature style. Every project is built around your lifestyle and how you want to feel in the space.
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Clarity before anything gets built
We slow down at the start so everything after moves with confidence. No rushed decisions, no expensive mistakes.
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Calm is a design decision
We approach every project through comfort, sensory experience, and well-being. A beautiful room should also feel peaceful to be in.
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Spaces that age well
We design with longevity, ADA accessibility and real life in mind — not just for the season, the trend, or the day of the photo shoot.
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Technical knowledge, not just taste
Materials, construction coordination, cabinetry, renovation planning — we guide you through the full process, not just the pretty parts.
OUR STUDIO
Foothill Stillness.
Chanova Design is a boutique interior design studio nestled in the foothills of Sierra Madre, California — surrounded by mountains, nature, and the kind of quiet that reminds you what a space can feel like when it's truly at peace.The name Chanova comes from two words: Chan, meaning calm and mind, and Nova, meaning new energy. Written as 千诺 in Chinese, it's a name that carries intention and meaning across cultures — and a philosophy that shapes everything we create.
Our work is rooted in mindfulness, Feng Shui, and architectural clarity — guided by intention and grounded in place. We are a proudly local, independently owned studio serving clients throughout California.
OUR FOUNDER
Born from Resilience.
In January 2025, the Eaton Fire tore through the foothills Zilia calls home. After evacuating for seven days and returning to find over 80 neighboring homes destroyed — while her family's miraculously survived — she knew it was time to stop waiting.
Chanova Design was founded from that moment. From the belief that our spaces are not passive backdrops — they are where we recover, reconnect, and find our footing when the world feels uncertain.
Zilia is a California Certified Interior Designer (CID #7550). She holds a Bachelor's in Graphic Design from Boston University, an Interior Design Certificate from UCLA Extension, and a Master's in Interior Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona. She is also LEED AP BD+C certified, bringing a meaningful commitment to sustainable design to every project. She began her career with top luxury agents at Compass before joining Gensler's strategy team. Outside of work, Zilia is a certified yoga practitioner who can usually be found at a local coffee shop or exploring the best restaurants Los Angeles has to offer.
Zilia Zhou, CID, LEED AP BD+C
Principal Designer & Project Strategist
Your space impacts how you live every day
Whether you're planning a renovation, rethinking a room, or creating a more intentional
environment for your business — we're here to help you move forward with clarity.