Douglas Wilson is best known for his controversial designs on "Trading Spaces". He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Wilson has created paint, plaster, furniture, and lighting for some of the most noteworthy homes in the United States, and has collaborated with such interior designers as Albert Hadley and Alexa Hampton. His work can be seen in the homes and offices of Brooke Astor, Michael Bloomberg, Barbara Walters, and others. Wikipedia
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