Though he lives in Orlando, Florida, Bromstad is originally a Midwesterner, raised in Minnesota.
Fans of Bromstad have also witnessed his personal transformation over the years, all while staying true to himself.
From there, he studied at the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida.
His dream at the time, according to theStar Tribune, was to become an animator.
Since his graduation from Ringling College, Bromstad has remained in Florida, living both in Miami and Orlando.
However, he didn’t stay in visual merchandising for long.
I can tell you’re bored.'
He also did artwork for Universal Studios, as he shared in the interview.
This, he said, sure kept him busy.
However, after 9/11, Bromstad, like many contractors, was out of a job.
He also visits Walt Disney World as often as he can.
“The big lesson from designing so many kids' rooms?
The wow factor,” Bromstad said in a 2011 interview.
It was only a matter of time before the rest of the world saw the talent Bromstad possessed.
His experience designing kids' bedrooms and working for Disney was perfect for HGTV.
The opportunity was a learning experience for him.
“Being gay wasn’t a great idea to present on TV at that time.
But I had to be me.
And that ultimately is what made all the difference.
I learned to trust my gut and not second-guess myself.”
Being his true, authentic self also became his ticket to a long-term gig with HGTV.
For the exhibition, Bromstad reportedly created 21 brand-new pieces in just under a month.
And maybe giggle a bit."
What has made this house-hunting show stand out from others on HGTV is Bromstad and his down-to-earth personality.
It’s positive; you might keep it on.
You know nothing is going to be bad for your kids.
It’s a positive light, it’s a rainbow, it’s a sea of fabulous.
And no one else can touch us when it comes to that."
That same year, Bromstad broke up with his longtime partner, Jeffrey Glasko.
According toIn Touch Weekly, Bromstad and Glasko had been together since 2004.
“Being single has served its purpose.
However, in 2020, Bromstad decided to relocate to the Orlando area.
“Right now I’m in an apartment,” Bromstad explained to theOrlando Sentinelin January of that year.
“I’m so busy finding everyone their dream home, I’m neglecting my own.
I’m always on the road.
We’ll get here eventually.”
“I have it narrowed down to one street in College Park,” he told the Orlando Sentinel.
“Of course, I’m going to put my spin on it.
“It’s my dream right now,” he told the data pipe.
It’s a great entertainer’s home …
So, I’m just living for the moment.”
