Love It or List It Vancouver Season 6 Episode 8 Shannon & Ian
- January 1, 1970
- 42 min
Shannon and Ian are a couple who is struggling with their current home in Vancouver, Canada. They have two children and both feel their house is too small for their family. Shannon is especially dissatisfied with the layout of the house, feeling that it has too many small, cramped spaces. Additionally, their home is located near a busy street which creates a lot of noise and pollution.
When Love It or List It Vancouver designer, Jillian Harris, visits their home, she immediately takes note of the cramped and outdated design. She identifies the main issues as being poor lighting, lack of storage space and poor layout.
In contrast, Realtor Todd Talbot is optimistic about the potential of this house and believes he can help Shannon and Ian fall in love with it again. He encourages them to think about the benefits of their current home and how it has served their family over the years.
Jillian, on the other hand, believes that a renovation is the solution to their problems. She presents them with a plan to make their home more functional with an open concept living space, improved lighting and a modern design. However, the couple is hesitant to proceed with a renovation due to the high cost.
In the meantime, Todd takes the couple to view several new properties. The listings he presents are spacious and have all the features Shannon and Ian are looking for, like updated finishes, more storage and a better location. Despite this, Shannon and Ian struggle to commit to a new home.
As the episode progresses, tensions grow between the couple as they face the decision of either renovating or relocating. Shannon is more in favor of moving while Ian is hesitant to uproot their family from their familiar neighborhood. Ultimately, both Jillian and Todd battle it out to win the favor of the couple.
Whether Shannon and Ian will choose to love it or list it is up to them. The episode showcases the renovation process from start to finish, providing viewers with a glimpse of the design choices and challenges faced during the renovation. Additionally, the episode provides valuable insight for those who are considering renovation or relocation of their current home.
