ART MATTERS –
Dec. 17, 2025 – The designer talked about the challenges he faced during the renovation and credited art with saving his life on multiple occasions.
He said: ‘When things were the most difficult and challenging financially, emotionally, spiritually, psychologically, and physically, I knew that I never wanted to part from this incredible property. ‘It was because of this property and the will to want to create in it, the house saved my life.
‘As an artist and a creator having the outlet of designing, my house was the one thing that was keeping me going. This isn’t the first time art has saved my life. ‘Through substance abuse and not being kind to myself, the one thing that’s always remained secure and steady has been my creative talent.’
Speaking to TVInsider, Bromstad added that it was important for him to be frank about his past struggles in the episodes.’I have a very blessed and incredible life, and I do know this,’ he continued. ‘But it doesn’t negate the fact that I’ve had really hard times in my existence.
‘I only allowed people to see the bright and shiny parts of me because that was all I was willing to accept from myself.
‘So, to tell my honest and unapologetically unique story has been something I’ve been looking forward to, but I didn’t want to rush it, and I wanted it to be at the right time.
‘You can’t have the bright and shining times without the darkness. I don’t push away the darkness.
