HGTV superstar David Bromstad is gleefully celebrating another year around the sun.
The designer was born on August 17, 1973 in Minnesota. From a young age, he expressed interest in art and design. While he originally made plans to become a Disney animator, his path eventually shifted.
David Bromstad auditioned for “Design Star” on HGTV, which was a competition show designed to select a new host for the network. He came in first place and subsequently hosted “Color Splash” from 2007 through 2012. From there, his career and fans grew.
Today, Bromstad is sharing glimpses of his exciting birthday weekend with fans. Despite turning 53, he’s still incredibly active and loves playing sports with his friends.
David Bromstad Celebrates His 53rd Birthday With Great Friends
“My Lottery Dream Home” star David Bromstad celebrated his 53rd birthday on August 17, 2026. However, he isn’t worried about getting older. In fact, he’s celebrating it. He celebrated with a week of fun with his close friends.
“🎂 Birthday perfection! What an incredible week in Ptown!” the HGTV star shared on Instagram. He attached several photos and clips from the outing. The group played sports, biked, enjoyed some cake, and basked in each other’s company. Overall, it seemed like a wonderful time.
“Another trip around the sun and the gratitude is enormous,” Bromstad added. “It’s been an incredible year of building, reflection, authentic connections, celebration and pure magic. The blessing and gifts I’ve received this year is beyond comprehension.”
He went on to discuss how sobriety has enhanced his life in many ways. The designer feels confident that 53 is going to be his best year yet. Of course, excellent friends make his life even better.
“Thank u @carlos_inspires for opening up your home in this perfect place and thank u @gstott7 for being the best bestie a bestie can ask for! Thank u both for celebrating me this entire week. I’ve never felt more special, 🎂” Bromstad concluded.
In the comments, fans celebrated the HGTV star with love and well-wishes for his birthday.
The Designer Reflects on His Past & Hopes For the Future
Last December, HGTV produced a special entitled, “My Lottery Dream Home: David’s Happy Ending.” It followed David Bromstad’s quest to restore his beloved Florida home after it sustained heavy flood damage. It was an incredibly strenuous process, which ultimately led the HGTV star to reflect on his life and make significant changes.
During the special, Bromstad admitted he struggled with addiction. Maintaining his sobriety has become incredibly important to him in his 50s.
“I think it’s important for people to understand that I’m human, that I struggle, that I am innately a bright and shiny person,” he bravely told TV Insider in 2025. “And that version of myself came from past childhood traumas, and that version of myself saved me back then. It got me the job on HGTV, it has propelled so many unique and beautiful versions of myself, until it started to destroy me.”
“Because it’s unsustainable for someone to be that authentically happy,” Bromstad added. “You can’t have the bright and shining times without the darkness. I don’t push away the darkness. I bring it in because I know the darkness only makes my bright and shiny parts shine that much bigger.”
