Love It or List It Vancouver Season 3 Episode 7 Donna & Rick

Donna and Rick have been living in their home for over 20 years and although they love the neighborhood, they're ready for a change. Donna would like to downsize and move into a smaller home while Rick wants to stay in the area and renovate their current home to better suit their lifestyle. Enter Love It or List It Vancouver's Jillian Harris and Todd Talbot to help them make a decision.

As with every episode, Jillian and Todd take a tour of the home to see what changes can be made to make Donna and Rick fall in love with their home again. Jillian takes some time to assess the space and offers some designs, pointing out the areas that need improvement. While touring the home, she quickly notices the lack of storage and the tight space that is making Donna feel cramped in her own home. She also makes some suggestions for a home office because Rick currently works from the dining room table, something that has become a source of stress for the couple.

Meanwhile, Todd hits the streets to find some potential new homes that may be a perfect fit for Donna and Rick. He knows that they enjoy the area, so he focuses on finding them a home in the same neighborhood. As he shows them the new homes, he takes note of what they like and don't like, seeing how the new properties compare to their current home. He presents a few options that he thinks would work for them and leaves it to the couple to make a decision.

Jillian then sets to work with her team, including contractor Eddie Richardson, designed to help transform their space. She comes up with some bold ideas, including knocking down walls to create an open concept living space. She also wants to create a designated office space, a perfect spot for Rick to work without any distractions. Jillian and her team get to work constructing the new space, installing new cabinets, creating an island in the kitchen, and modernizing the decor.

Meanwhile, Todd takes the time to discuss the values of the homes he's showing Donna and Rick, pointing out the pros and cons of each home as it pertains to their lifestyle. He shows them homes with larger living spaces, more bedrooms and storage, and with an added bonus of a hot tub in the backyard. While the couple likes some of the homes, they aren't completely sold, and the design changes that Jillian has proposed for their initial home have them thinking that maybe they don't need to move at all.

As the renovations come to a close, Jillian reveals the new design to Donna and Rick. Their home has been transformed into a beautiful space that feels much larger and provides ample storage, and it even features a stunning new office, all of which impresses the couple. Soon enough, Todd returns, and they have to make a decision. After some debate, they reveal whether they love their newly renovated home and will stay or whether they will list it and start afresh.

Overall, this episode of Love It or List It Vancouver is a testament to the transformative power of renovations. The dramatic transformation of Donna and Rick's home illustrates the importance of good design choices that can make a cramped and dated home feel modern and spacious. This episode also underscores the importance of a good real estate agent like Todd, who takes the time to understand what a couple wants and needs in a new home and presents them with the options that could meet their requirements.