But for Bromstad, things are about to change in a big way.
The special follows Bromstad as he searches for a home in Orlando, Florida, alongside his best friend.
He also gave us a few teasers about the new season of “My Lottery Dream Home.”
David Bromstad opens up about working with Disney
I am curious about your start working for Disney.
That sounds like such a dream job, and I know that you were an illustrator and a designer.
How do you think that affected your future job prospects?
And do you think that had any effect on you wanting to live in Orlando someday?
We’re going to put you into the best school, or at least do the research."
Well, that was too expensive.
And this is something I had wanted to do for the last 12 years.
And now I’m like, “What am I going to do?”
I had no idea.
I was like, “Just get your training.
Don’t think too much about it.”
I moved to Orlando and I started working for Disney, but not as an illustrator.
I worked for them as a visual merchandiser.
I did that for about six months.
I got super bored.
And so my boss was like, “You’re too creative to be here.”
And so that’s where I learned the basis of perfection with Disney.
And that’s where my true artistic training started.
And have you since been to all the different Disneylands, and visited them?
I imagine, of course, you have.
Do you have a favorite?
Not the ones overseas, but in California.
I went to that just recently, probably about three years ago.
And that was interesting.
It’s so small.
I just like ours better.
Each park has a different love for me.
And that is one of my biggest things.
I got Epcot to have adult time, because it’s like, beautiful.
It’s well curated.
It’s a weird thing you never thought you would see.
And then I love Hollywood Studios because it, it has all the animation and the movies.
Like their entire park is decorated.
I was like, “What is going on?”
And of course, Animal Kingdom is perfection because it’s something completely new.
The vegetation is beautiful.
I feel like I’m in a different world."
David Bromstad looks back at his career trajectory
I couldn’t agree more.
That’s exactly how I do it.
I’ve got the Mickey tattoo as well.
Yours is a little bigger, but same thing.
And is that kind of how interior design started for you?
They asked me to handle the kids' rooms for these model homes that were on the Southeast.
But I wasn’t technically doing the interior design.
So I never did any sort of interior design until I got into television.
And then those kids' rooms led to working on TV.
The reason why animation wasn’t working for me was because it was too simple.
Drawing the same form over and over again.
Then I looked into doing backdrops and I was like, I like so much more than just painting.
And then I realized I loved building.
So everything I’ve done through my life just seemed to fit perfectly.
And it got me out to TV and then learning interior design on TV, like interior design is …
I’m obsessed with it.
It’s the passion I never knew I was going to have.
It seems like all of your life experiences just kind of serendipitously led you to where you are now.
And that explains why you’ve just found what you were meant to be doing.
And you’re so excellent at it.
Oh, thank you.
I have lots of advice.
Orlando’s a wonderful city.
It’s a fun city.
If you’re bored here, it’s your fault.
Like there’s so many things to do for free.
There are so many beautiful parks and there’s so many lakes here.
Orlando obviously has a lot of the theme parks, and that’s what we’re known worldwide for.
But downtown Orlando and neighboring suburbs are beautiful and full of lakes, full of charm.
Like people are always out.
It’s really fun.
Next week my parents are moving to Horizon West and they’re so excited.
So I’ll double-check to tell them all of this advice from you.
I’ve been looking for a place for four years.
That was hunting for me.
Like, “Ooh, do I need this space?
And how does this work for me?”
So I’m like, “Oh, that’s right.
I’m spending the money now.”
Here’s what David Bromstadt was looking for in a home
Yeah.
I did practice what I preach.
You’re going to know a house when you know it.
Was it anything I was looking for originally?
It was exactly the opposite.
It was not in the right area.
It just was like, all of these things were just like not working for me.
But when I got in here and I was like, “I love it so much.
It’s perfect.”
What were some of the things you were looking for?
So, I was looking mostly for space.
So my parents are getting on with their years and they live an hour north in the villages.
[We] go to Minnesota, obviously, because you got to have snow for Christmas.
So I needed space.
Bedrooms, first-floor living for them, for sure.
And just a space to entertain, and we love to watch TV.
That’s how we bond.
That’s how we always have.
It’s one of our moments.
People are like, “But you’re not talking.”
I go, “Oh, but we are.
And sometimes we’re not, but we’re still together.”
It could have been a complete disaster and I could have fixed it up.
It just had to feel right.
I’m so glad that you ended up finding that space that felt so good for you.
ensure you’re pre-approved.
You’re not going to have time and you’re not getting that house.
So that’s going to save you a lot of heartache.
And just check that that you love it.
Do not care about wall color, or wallpaper.
It drives me crazy.
They’re like, “Oh, my gosh, it’s got yellow walls.”
I’m like, “That’s paint!
It’s temporary, but look at big structures, look at kitchens and bathrooms.
And if you should probably redo those, then that needs to be in your brain.
I almost fell into a few mistakes before.
So, take your time.
It will be there when it is there.
Don’t rush into anything.
It’s a house, it’s a big commitment.
People are like, “Oh, it’s a mortgage, or it’s rent.”
I go, “But, no, there’s so much more.
There’s insurance and you having to fix things, and yard work, and pool work.”
And so just be prepared for all the unexpected, but just … [be] happy with it.
Can you give us any teasers?
I don’t want to give too much away.
You’re going to see me kind of thrown for a minute.
Yeah, it is.
It’s a little …
I dressed my best friend Greg in all my clothes.
So I let him have the fashion forefront.
I still dress cute.
But he had the stronger outfits.
He got to put on home-buying chic.
What do people wear when they go shopping for a house?
I would’ve worn a tank top if I could have.
Well, you’re in Florida.
I feel like you have to wear a tank top all year-round.
No, you’re never used to it.
You’re never used to it.
From now ‘til October, it’s Brutal.
So sun’s out, you are just struggling.
I grew up in Minnesota.
It’s like being there in the winter.
You go from air conditioned space to air conditioned space, like heated space to heated space.
You’re just kind of surviving.
What can we expect from this season of My Lottery Dream Home?
I enjoy all my couples.
And I’ve always been like that since I was a kid.
Like, oh, you, and I’m going to get to know you very quickly.
They’re like, “I don’t know why I’m saying anything.”
All my winners are wonderful.
We do have a bigger winner.
I can’t remember if it’s aired because we’re like filming and then editing and airing.
So I don’t watch the show because it reminds me of work.
I mean, I love it.
I’m watching this Friday.
But for you, it’s literally just watching over the work that you’ve done.
And sometimes I’m like, “I can’t watch myself.”
Did it take you a while to get used to just seeing yourself on TV?
I can’t imagine ever getting used to that.
So I was living for myself on TV, I was like, “Yes!”
Now getting used to hearing yourself.
I was like, “I really sound that gay?
No big deal.”
You just mute it when you’re watching it.
Designing for TV and designing for reality is very different.
Now, with “Lottery,” it’s like, “I was there.”
I knew we’re very, very good at what we do and yeah.
Are there any projects you’re working on right now that you’re able to tell us about?
Anything that we can expect to see you in kind of coming up, or?
Working on my house?
Yeah, are we going to be able to see that beyond just that one episode?
Well, I’m sure I’ll have it on my Instagram all the time.
I’ve usually had one with a partner.
So, this is my first home for me.
And I’m going to design it the way I want to.
No one’s going to tell me what to do.
It’s so liberating.
David Bromstad’s advice for decorating your first home
So freeing.
I can buy whatever I want.
It’s the best feeling.
Do you have advice for people who are living alone for the first time?
Live in your space for a minute or if you’re a big planner, I do mood boards.
I’m a Pinterest fanatic and I’m constantly like, “Ooh, I love that.”
And I’ll take a screenshot of it because I just need it in my photos all the time.
Because if you’re not design-inclined, you’re not going to be able to go to the store.
It’s too overwhelming.
I actually had aninterview with Breegan Janea couple of weeks ago.
I absolutely love her.
She’s constantly moving them around.
Do you think that’s what most interior designers would say?
Yeah, because I was like, I know I’m going to get bored of just cream.
I need a nice strong color.
I’ll be like, “Okay.
Time for something new.”
But that’s the beauty of living in a home, isn’t it?
That you’re able to do that.
You have the freedom to do that.
I can and I’m so excited for it.
I’m so excited to see it.
