Wash Ave Showroom Opens During Pandemic — and Wows with Whimsy

Michael Hunter
Wash Ave Showroom Opens During Pandemic — and Wows with Whimsy

Interior designers LeTricia Wilbanks and Selena Mackay have teamed up to bring a sexy, French Moderne style to Washington Ave with their new shop, The WM.


The luxuriously layered space is accessorized with unique finds from European brands Dooq and Koket, alongside custom furniture and lighting from their own bespoke collection. What's hot for summer? “Everyone is loving our Lalanne-inspired sheep," says Wilbanks. “They're fun and whimsical in a time when people are over being so serious." 7800 Washington Ave.

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