Ep 4. Not Fit For a Family

In Love It or List It season 11 episode 4 titled "Not Fit For a Family," viewers are introduced to a family facing challenges with their current home. The family lives in a small and outdated house that is not meeting their needs. The couple, who have three young kids, finds it hard to find equal space for everyone in the house. They have a functional kitchen, but it is old and lacks cabinet space. They have a formal dining room that is seldom used.

The couple is divided on whether they should stay and renovate or list the house and look for a new one. The husband thinks it's best to move out whereas the wife wants to keep the house and fix the issues they have from buying a new one. Tensions arise each time they discuss what to do, which causes them a lot of stress.

In the episode, the couple seeks help from interior designer, Hillary Farr and real estate agent, David Visentin. The pair will each try to win them over with their own plans and ideas to help them. Hillary will fix up the couple's home to show them that it can be their dream house, while David will help them find a better place to live.

The first challenge Hillary runs into is the kitchen. She quickly realizes that the couple's kitchen looks outdated and cramped. She wants to re-work the kitchen's layout layout to include more workspace and storage. She also wants to give the kitchen a modern edge, which will add some sophistication to the space. Hillary also has a plan to address the issue of the unused formal dining room. She's considering how to renovate the dining room to create an open-concept living area while getting rid of wasted square footage.

For David, the challenge is finding a new home that fits their entire checklist. The couple is looking for a family-friendly home with a big backyard where their children can play. They are also hoping for a larger kitchen and a formal dining room, which they both enjoy. Although the couple has a solid checklist, getting everything they want in a new home is not an easy task.

Throughout the episode, the couple faces obstacles while they weigh their options on what to do with their current home. Hillary's renovation design impresses the couple by providing a more functional use of space while maintaining their home's unique architectural features. David starts exploring other homes in the areas the couple loves and tries to match their lists as closely as possible. Both Hillary and David put their best foot forward to try and convince the couple to love it or list it.

In the end, the couple must decide whether to take Hillary's design and stay in their current home, or go with David's suggested new home and sell their old house. Will the couple choose to Love It or List It? Tune in to find out.