Ep 10. Cramped Spaces

In Love It or List It season 10 episode 10, titled "Cramped Spaces," homeowners Carla and Oliver are struggling with their tiny, outdated home in Toronto. They have two young children and another on the way, and their cramped living quarters are making it difficult for them to live comfortably.

Carla and Oliver have different ideas about what they want from their home. Carla has a sentimental attachment to the house, as it was her childhood home and her grandparents lived there for over 50 years. She feels like she can't bear to leave it. However, Oliver is ready for a change and wants a bigger, more modern home that meets their growing family's needs.

The Love It or List It team, consisting of designer Hilary Farr and real estate agent David Visentin, are brought in to help Carla and Oliver make a decision about their home. Hilary's challenge is to transform the cramped and outdated space into a functional, stylish home that Carla will love. Meanwhile, David's task is to find a new home that meets Oliver's wish list while staying within their budget.

Hilary begins by assessing the home's layout and identifying areas that need improvement. She discovers that the kitchen is too small and outdated, the living room is cluttered, and there's not enough storage space. Hilary's design plan is to create an open concept space by removing walls between the kitchen, dining room, and living room. She also plans to update the kitchen with new appliances and countertops, and create custom storage solutions throughout the home.

Meanwhile, David hits the ground running and starts scouting the Toronto housing market for potential new homes that meet Oliver's requirements. He finds a few properties that he thinks could be contenders, but he's not sure if they'll meet Oliver's needs.

As the renovation progresses, Hilary encounters a few challenges that threaten to derail her plans. Carla and Oliver's house is old, so the renovation budget takes a hit when the team runs into some unexpected issues. Additionally, Hilary discovers issues with the home's electrical and plumbing systems that require attention. All of these factors put Hilary's design plan at risk.

David, on the other hand, faces challenges of his own when it comes to finding a new home for Carla and Oliver. The Toronto housing market is hot, and the homes that meet their criteria are selling quickly. David must remain vigilant in his search and act fast when he finds a potential home.

Throughout the episode, Carla and Oliver grapple with their decision about whether to love it or list it. They both have strong feelings about their current home, but they also want what's best for their growing family. They weigh the pros and cons of each option and ultimately make their decision based on what they believe will provide the best living situation for them.

In the end, Hilary delivers a stunning transformation that addresses all of Carla's concerns and creates a beautiful, functional space. David finds a potential new home that meets all of Oliver's requirements, but once again, it's a race against the clock to secure the property before it's taken off the market. The episode ends on a cliffhanger as Carla and Oliver make a decision about whether to love it or list it.