It’s a character I’ve created. Actually, that’s pretty much the opposite of me, off a farm in the Midwest. – Douglas Wilson
What people respond to in my room makeovers is the daring design – fearless colors, bold fabrics and occasionally outlandish decor. – Douglas Wilson
Little did we know it would be watched by millions of people and break viewing records. – Douglas Wilson
I gave the couple a hint of a design that would work great with the bones of their home. They weren’t ready for it, and they embarrassed themselves and that’s too bad. – Douglas Wilson
Whether it was working on theatre sets or stage lighting, I didn’t realize most all of the skills I was exposed to were going to come in handy later on when I became a designer. – Douglas Wilson
I’ve enjoyed being a part of something from the beginning, when we were still finding our footing. – Douglas Wilson
In two days, it’s hard to to get the quality you would normally want for a design project. – Douglas Wilson
Designing is a lot like a high-wire act – if the tightrope walker is only six inches off the ground, where’s the excitement? – Douglas Wilson
I look at each episode in two ways – from a design standpoint and from an entertainment standpoint – this is TV, after all. We usually succeed on at least one of the levels. – Douglas Wilson
Being in the design industry, I’ve tended to meet more people who are affected by HIV and AIDS. – Douglas Wilson
A challenge always is good. Normal design does not come under the constraints of a small budget and time frame. But it has helped me to make quick and knowledgeable decisions. – Douglas Wilson