Geagea Interior Designs is the brainchild of Lena Khattar, a pilot turned interior designer whose broad swath of influence has taken her to the homes of top entertainment heads, sports stars royal families. Khattar brought Geagea to the South Bay in 2009, after opening offices in Chicago and Los Angeles. Her company takes two Best of the Beach titles this year, including best furniture store. — EK
Los Angeles. 310-386-2019. geageadesigns.com
Runner up: Wayne’s Mini Blinds. Manhattan Beach. 310-545-7751. wayneswindowcoverings.com
