David is back home in Miami and I caught up with him to find out what we should expect from the forthcoming season.

SOBEGAYINFO.COM - Your show has taped in the San Francisco area for the last three seasons.  Why are you bringing it to Miami and what challenges does South Florida present to a designer that you didn’t face on the west coast?

David - There are several reasons why we are bringing Color Splash to Miami.  The first reason is this is where I live.  I lived here while I was filming in SF traveling back and forth almost every weekend.  It was definitely an adventure!  The other reason I wanted Color Splash to move to Miami is that the city is absolutely inspiring; from the old and new architecture, to the mass amount of artisans and craftsmen, and of course the undeniable weather and overwhelming sexiness.  Miami is unique with its international influences, especially from South America.  This makes it the only city of its kind in America.  I call it the American Riviera.

SOBEGAYINFO.COM - Over the last three years, has there been a project you’ve completed that you later just said - “Oh my God, why did I do that?”  And also, has there been something that you did that you were extremely proud of and said “I can’t believe I did that!”

David - Honestly, I have never done anything I wasn't proud to show my homeowners or my fans.  If anything, I am known to push my team to the next level on almost every aspect.  I have been so lucky to have worked with a most amazing team, I think after every makeover we all would all say..."I can’t believe we pulled that off in the time frame we had." 

SOBEGAYINFO.COM - From a design standpoint, how do you see your designs being different in the South Florida area than they were on the west coast?

David - Design in South Florida will absolutely be different.  Because Miami has a very specific look of being clean, sleek and sexy my homeowners will definitely want that brought into their homes.  Homeowners in San Francisco have a different aesthetic, more of a comfortable, contemporary and traditional feel.  The designs in Miami will push the boundaries of design, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to do so!

SOBEGAYINFO.COM - Your show is only thirty minutes long.  For a 30-minute episode, how long does it take to actually complete one of your projects?

David - We have only two 10-hour days to complete the actual makeover.  We have half a day to meet with the homeowners, and one day for the sketching and shopping segments for a total of 3.5 days of filming.  Prep time can be as little as 4 days to as much as 12 weeks depending on when we see the spaces.

SOBEGAYINFO.COM -   I’ve known you for a while and I must say that with so much success, you have remained very grounded and are just as nice today as you were the first time we met right before you did Design Star.  How have you stayed so grounded and dealt with the success?

David - To me I'm just a regular guy who has a really cool job.  I never intended on being in the public eye, therefore I never craved the attention.  Now that I’m getting it, I can’t complain.  I think I am the luckiest guy in the world to be blessed with what God has given me.  I owe my parents and family everything.  They taught me honest values that transcend fame.

SOBEGAYINFO.COM - You’ve used your celebrity status to help many charities.  What has been your favorite event or benefit you’ve been able to do so far?

David - I really like to help out any charities that help out the gay community and HIV/AIDS.  Going to the GLAAD awards in San Francisco and presenting was one of the best memories ever.  

SOBEGAYINFO.COM - What would your dream home look like?  Modern, contemporary, eclectic, traditional?  What style is David?  Do you like bold colors or do you like a neutral base with pops of color?

David - Asking me what my dream home would be is like asking me my favorite color, impossible to decide!  I would love a house on the bay or ocean here in the Miami Beach/Miami area.  Nothing too over the top, but enough space to create and design unexpected elements for myself.  I’m obsessed with eclectic design, the combination of modern, baroque, traditional, Asian, mid-century, etc. turns me on like no other.  To me it’s like porn, seeing a combination of styles combined into a space.

I love color, but I prefer white or grey walls and pops of color in the furniture, artwork, and accessories.  Right now my home has white and gray walls with pops of acid yellow, lime green and red.

SOBEGAYINFO.COM - Back to your show; what makes someone a good candidate for a David Bromstad makeover?

David - The best candidate for a Bromstad makeover is someone with a fantastic personality and, of course, a room that's really ugly (Laughing).  Having a homeowner willing to take chances and go beyond their comfort zone in design is key.  

SOBEGAYINFO.COM -   Is there anything else we can look forward to that you would like to share about “Color Splash” Miami?

David - Color Splash in Miami is going to be a very different show; a whole new cast.  New city.  New and exciting experiences.  I really want to feature local artisans and craftsmen here in the Miami area.  The talent here is so beyond anywhere else I have ever been, and I want to show America how fabulous Miami is.  I am also going to show everyone that I’m not just a designer and painter, but I also build sculptures and create art and architectural installations myself.  Watch out Miami here I come!  It should be a fabulous adventure!

Welcome home David and much luck and success with your new season.

Do you want to be part of the next season of “Color Splash” in Miami? Host and designer, David Bromstad will use your dreams as his inspiration to create a fun and beautiful new design for your dull, ordinary living space.

What they’re casting:

-          Currently looking to makeover: bedrooms, dining rooms, kitchens, and living rooms.

-          A total of about 3 half-days of you on camera (so you will need to have a flexible schedule)

-          Room that’s at least 15’ X 15’

-          You need to take care of clearing the space for the makeover, including any demolition work that may be required (e.g. removal of an old kitchen counter), and disposing of any garbage after the makeover is completed.

-          A place where our carpenter can set up, far enough from the makeover room that we won’t be overwhelmed by the sound of the power tools.

-          You need to be able to spend a minimum of $4,000.00 on your makeover.

To be considered, please send the following to jeremy@deliverordie.com

1)      Names of homeowners

2)      Photo of homeowners

3)      Cell phone

4)      Occupations

5)      Explanation of room or rooms that need to be made over. Why?

6)      Why would you be great on camera?

7)      Photos of rooms that need to be made over

8)      Photo of front of home

9)      Address/area (South Beach or Miami only please)