Ep 10. Pond Paradise

In season 13 episode 10 of Love It or List It, the homeowners, Tim and Kim, are at a crossroads with their house in a prime area of Raleigh, North Carolina. They're avid gardeners with a stunning backyard, including a pond that they love to relax by. However, they've outgrown their home, and they're torn between renovating or selling and moving on.

The couple wants to spend their golden years enjoying their backyard and viewing the pond. Tim and Kim feel that their cozy home is welcoming on the inside, but the rooms aren't as functional as they would like, especially for entertaining. The house's additional rooms are converted into storage and not that useful. Therefore, it's more challenging to have guests over for dinner, making this a dilemma.

Hilary and David are up for the challenge to try and convince Tim and Kim to either love it or list it. The renovation designer Hilary Farr aims to provide them with a fresh design plan for the home's interior spaces to make it more functional, while the real estate agent David Visentin brings attractive options newly listed in a neighborhood that Tim and Kim would consider.

Hilary must work up her magic charm and come up with an extraordinary design plan. She starts tackling the most significant question that is arising for the couple - how to change up the layout to create a different flow. Hillary aims to create more space, keeping in mind Tim and Kim's gardening love and honoring their beautiful backyard view and pond. She's hoping to transform their house into a home with an inviting atmosphere to entertain their friends.

Meanwhile, David is finding new potential homes that pique Tim and Kim's interest. David has to keep them under budget and provide them with the biggest possibilities to attract the couple. He must ensure that everything aligns with Tim and Kim's garden oasis, to make them even consider leaving their prime location.

As the renovation and final listings get underway, Hilary has to tackle managing the budget to the fullest while still providing high-quality finishes. She's aiming to persuade Tim and Kim to love it and challenge the odds, even though a list may be a good thing for their future.

David is finding it very tough to find the perfect home for Tim and Kim that includes all their criteria while keeping the price tag down. The newly built homes he has in mind aren't in their target area, which makes them less convincing for Tim and Kim. This news does not come off easy, and it makes David frustrated.

As the show reaches its final countdown, the pressure starts mounting for both Hilary and David. Hilary is putting in all the last touches to ensure that the couple is happy with the finished product, hoping to persuade them to love their home. She's playing for keeps in this race against the clock. David knows that he must pull out all the stops and find an attractive deal that transcends all promised possibilities.

In the end, it's up to Tim and Kim to choose between Hilary's stunning design and David's attractive offers. With so much at stake, they have to make a difficult decision. Will they choose to love it and stay in their beloved home or list it and move on? The episode unfolds with an incredible conclusion and signature style that fans of the series have come to know and love.