Love It or List It Vancouver Season 2 Episode 12 Violet & Rob

Violet and Rob are homeowners in Port Coquitlam, a suburb of Vancouver, who are divided on what to do with their current home. Violet loves the home's character and location, but Rob thinks they have outgrown it and wants to move to a bigger house further away in the countryside. Enter Love It or List It Vancouver's design expert Jillian and real estate agent Todd, to help the couple make the tough decision.

Jillian's plan is to update and renovate the main living areas of the home, including the kitchen, living room, and dining room, to create an open-concept space that suits Violet and Rob's lifestyle. She also wants to add a second bathroom and a functional office space. With a budget of $150,000, she's confident she can create a space that the couple will love.

Meanwhile, Todd aims to find the couple a spacious home in the countryside that meets all their needs, including a large backyard for their dogs, extra bedrooms for guests, and a garage for Rob's tools. He shows them a few properties, and they're impressed with what they see. However, after seeing the prices of the homes, they start to have second thoughts about leaving their current home.

As Jillian gets to work on the renovations, she faces a few challenges, including an unexpected water leak and structural issues with the kitchen walls. She also has to deal with Violet's reluctance to change the home's character and charm. However, Jillian is determined to create a space that incorporates the home's unique features, while also addressing the couple's needs.

As the renovations progress, Todd continues to show the couple homes in their desired area. While they are impressed with the bigger homes, they start to realize that the move would mean sacrificing their current location and community, which is important to them.

With the renovations nearing completion, the couple is given the opportunity to see the finished product. Jillian has transformed the space into an open-concept masterpiece that showcases the home's natural beauty while also incorporating modern design elements. The couple is thrilled with the results and can't believe it's the same house.

It's decision time for Violet and Rob, and they sit down with Jillian and Todd to weigh their options. Ultimately, they realize that their love for their current home and community outweighs their desire for a bigger house in the countryside. They decide to list their other options and stay in their newly renovated home, which they both love.

Love It or List It Vancouver's Violet and Rob episode shows the importance of balancing your wants and needs when making a big decision about your home. It highlights how renovation can be just as fulfilling as finding a new house, and how important it is to consider all aspects of your lifestyle when making such a big decision.