David Bromstad on Life After 'My Lottery Dream Home' Special: Design, Vulnerability, and Moving Forward

David Bromstad isn't stepping away from My Lottery Dream Home, but the HGTV star suggested that viewers may have witnessed something rare: his last major design undertaking captured for television audiences.

The beloved host recently reflected on what comes next after dedicating substantial time to renovating his own residence for the December 2025 special My Lottery Dream Home: David's Happy Ending. Speaking with Barron Designs, Bromstad indicated the project represents uncharted territory for his career trajectory.

"It's probably the first and last time I'll be designing in front of America," he told the outlet.

The Weight of a Personal Project

Taking on his own home carried unexpected emotional weight. Years had passed since audiences watched Bromstad engage in this type of creative work on camera, and that gap created pressure he hadn't anticipated.

"It's been so long since I've done any sort of design in front of America, right?" Bromstad explained. "And I'm an artist, you know? I love my job with Lottery but I am a creative through and through. So it was really nice to be able to flex my muscles a little bit."

He acknowledged harboring an initial drive to demonstrate his capabilities. That impulse to prove himself, however, would soon be tested by circumstances beyond his control.

Rebuilding After Storm Damage

The renovation took an unexpected turn when a storm struck his Florida home, necessitating substantial reconstruction and forcing him to reimagine his entire approach. The setback coincided with a period during which Bromstad stepped back to prioritize his mental health and address substance use concerns before resuming work on the project.

A New Perspective on Design

That time away shifted Bromstad's entire outlook. The finished home, he explained, now serves as a window into his current self rather than a statement to others.

"After working on my mental health, I was like, 'I have nothing to prove to anybody but myself,'" he shared. "So, my design is a sneak peek into me as a human. Like, I'm unique. I'm different. I'm relatable, but also, like, completely strange, in the most weird and wonderful way, you know? And that's my house!"

Bromstad expressed satisfaction with the final result and indicated he has no plans to relocate or undertake another major renovation project in the foreseeable future.