Love It or List It, Too Season 1 Episode 3 Blended Family Blues

In Love It or List It, Too season 1 episode 3 titled "Blended Family Blues," homeowners Kari and Justin have a blended family and are on the fence about whether to renovate their current home or move to a new one. Kari, who is a real estate agent, loves their current location and close-knit neighborhood. However, Justin, who works from home, is growing tired of the cramped spaces and cramped working conditions. Kari is also unhappy with the lack of storage in their home, which is causing the family to live in clutter.

Hilary Farr, the designer, has to work her magic and convince the family that a renovation is the way to go. On the other hand, David Visentin, the realtor, has to find a new home that the blended family will fall in love with. The main challenge for Hilary is to maximize the limited space in the home and create an open concept living area while also creating more storage space. Justin, who enjoys cooking, also wants a kitchen renovation that will give him more counter space and storage.

Hilary begins by opening up the dining and kitchen area to create the open concept design Kari and Justin want. The kitchen also gets a complete renovation with new countertops, cabinets, and appliances, giving Justin more counter space and storage. Hilary also adds a new fireplace and a custom-built bench in the family room, creating more storage space for the family.

David, on the other hand, focuses on finding a home with enough space for each child to have their own room. He presents Kari and Justin with a few options, including a larger home with plenty of space for the family to grow. David also emphasizes the importance of outdoor living, presenting a home with plenty of outdoor space and a pool.

As the renovation progresses, the family begins to notice all the improvements, which excites them. Justin is thrilled with his new kitchen, and Kari loves how Hilary has maximized their limited space. However, as they continue to spend time in their home, the family still feels cramped and needs more space for their growing family. David's options come into play as the family begins to lean towards moving to a new home.

The final decision rests on whether or not Hilary's redesign can convince the blended family to stay or if David's new home options will win them over. Will Kari and Justin decide to love their newly renovated home, or will they decide to list it and move to a larger space?

Overall, Love It or List It, Too season 1 episode 3 deals with the challenges of a blended family and the need for more space and storage. The episode showcases the importance of working with a designer and a realtor to find the perfect solution for the family's needs. Whether they decide to love it or list it, the blended family is sure to end up with a home that suits their needs and can accommodate their growing family.