Ep 1. Functioning for Four

Love It or List It is a show that brings together the best of interior design and real estate. In the season 12 premiere titled "Functioning for Four", homeowners Jen and Brock are at a crossroads of deciding whether to stay in their current home or look for a new one.

Jen and Brock are a busy couple with two children and a dog. They live in a 1970s style home with a strange layout, and need more space and functionality in the house. Jen's biggest issue with the house is the lack of storage space and the small size of the bedrooms. Brock's issue is that the house is outdated and needs a lot of maintenance work.

The show's host and designer, Hilary Farr, wants to renovate the house to make it more functionable for the family. She believes that with some changes, the house can have more space, better flow and more storage. Hilary's plan is to create a bigger and brighter living room by opening up the wall between the living room and the kitchen, creating a better open-concept space for the family to hang out.

Hilary also wants to convert the unused dining room into a functional office space for Jen to work from home, and renovate the laundry room to make it more efficient to use. Hilary wants to maximize storage space in the kitchen and bedrooms by building custom cabinetry to maximize closet space. Jen and Brock are skeptical about renovating, and want to consider options for buying a new home.

The show's real estate agent David Visentin thinks that finding a new home would be the best option for Jen and Brock, given their need for more space and modernization. David trails through the neighborhoods with Jen and Brock to show them homes that meet their criteria; a larger living room, a bigger yard, and good neighborhood. David is confident that he can find the perfect home for the family.

The homeowners Jen and Brock will have to make a decision based on Hilary's renovation design and David's real estate options. They want to look at all the factors including costs, location, and convenience before deciding to love their current home or list it for a new one.

As the show progresses, Hilary and David will work separately to fulfill their roles and come up with the best options suitable for the family. Jen and Brock will have to weigh their options and decide whether to stay in their current home or look for a new one. The episode concludes with the big reveal and the final decision from Jen and Brock.

Overall, the episode is perfect for those looking for home renovation and real estate inspiration. Love It or List It season 12 episode 1 is sure to take you on a journey through the exciting world of renovation and real estate, leaving you with a breath of fresh design inspiration and the thrill of a new home adventure.