HGTV viewers have watched David Bromstad since he first sashayed onto screens, winning HGTV Design Star back in 2006. Since then, he’s been a staple, guiding lottery winners through mansion choices and generally making everyone wish they, too, had a bottomless budget for marble countertops.
But recently, the design guru gave fans a peek behind the perfectly staged curtains, sharing some rather candid thoughts about his future with the network — and why you might not see him swinging a sledgehammer on TV anytime soon.
Turns out, even dream home designers need a break. Bromstad revealed in an interview with Barron Designs that a recent, deeply personal home renovation project for himself became a bit… much. "It’s been so long since I’ve done any design on TV," he admitted, adding, "I’m an artist. I love my job with Lottery, but I am creative. So it was nice to use my skills again."
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Start Your News DetoxWhich, if you think about it, is both impressive and slightly terrifying. Imagine pouring your entire creative soul into your own house, with cameras documenting every nail and paint swatch. No wonder he needed a breather.
Bromstad's Next Chapter (No More Demo Days?)
Bromstad explained that he took a much-needed step back to focus on his mental health. And, in a wonderfully full-circle moment, turning his own house into a personal sanctuary actually helped with the healing. "After working on my mental health, I realized I only have to prove things to myself," he told Barron Design. "My design shows a bit of who I am. I’m unique and different. I’m relatable, but also completely strange in a wonderful way. And that’s my house!"
So, will we see more Bromstad-led renovations in the future? Probably not his own home, which he hopes to live in forever. (A perfectly reasonable goal, especially after all that work.) But fear not, fans: he's still very much committed to helping other lucky ducks find their perfect pads. Which means your dose of David Bromstad and his vibrant takes on real estate isn't going anywhere.
