Ep 11. A Sentimental Situation

In season 13 episode 11 of the hit real estate and home renovation show Love It or List It, viewers are introduced to a couple facing a sentimental situation. The couple has been living in their current home for many years and they have raised their children there. However, as the kids have grown up and moved out, the couple is left with a house that no longer suits their needs.

The couple is divided on what to do with their home. One partner is sentimentally attached to the house and wants to stay, while the other longs for a fresh start and wants to find a new home. The couple has brought in the Love It or List It team to help them make a decision.

The show's hosts, designer Hilary Farr and real estate agent David Visentin, meet with the couple to assess their home and discuss their options. Hilary takes a walk through the home with the couple, asking them questions about what they like and dislike about the house. Meanwhile, David is pouring over housing listings to find the perfect new home for the couple.

As is typical with Love It or List It, the couple has a long list of complaints about their current home. They feel that the layout is awkward and that the house is too small for their needs. They also feel that it is outdated and in need of a major renovation. Hilary takes note of all of their concerns and sets to work designing a new layout that will address their issues.

In this episode, viewers get to see Hilary work her design magic as she completely transforms several rooms in the couple's home. She opens up the living room and dining room to create one cohesive space, adds a new fireplace, and updates the decor to give the room a modern feel. She also completely overhauls the kitchen, changing the layout and updating the appliances and finishes.

While Hilary is busy designing the new space, David is out scouting new homes for the couple. He takes the couple to see several houses that he thinks will meet their needs and they tour each property, commenting on what they like and dislike about each one. Will any of the properties win them over and convince them to move on from their sentimental attachment to their current home?

As the episode progresses, the couple must weigh the pros and cons of each option. They love the location of their current home and the memories associated with it, but they are also excited about the idea of a fresh start in a new, more modern home. Hilary shows them how their current home could be transformed to meet their needs, while David presents them with alternative options on the market.

Ultimately, the couple must make a tough decision about whether to love their current home or list it for a new one. The episode concludes with a dramatic reveal of Hilary's renovation and the couple's final decision.

Love It or List It season 13 episode 11, A Sentimental Situation, offers viewers a glimpse into the emotional attachments that homeowners can have to their properties. With the help of the Love It or List It team, this couple navigates the difficult decision of whether to hold onto the memories of their current home or start fresh in a new one. As always, the episode is filled with stunning home transformations and insightful commentary from Hilary and David.