Ep 4. Not Enough Bedrooms

Love It or List It season 13 episode 4, titled "Not Enough Bedrooms", follows homeowners who are struggling with the lack of space in their current home. The couple, who have two young children, have outgrown their current house as the children’s activities and interests have increased, and they need more bedrooms and space to accommodate their growing family.

The couple is torn between renovating their current home or finding a new and larger place. The wife, who has an emotional connection to their current home, is willing to renovate it to suit the family’s needs, while the husband believes it's time to move on to a bigger and more practical home.

The episode begins with the hosts, Hilary Farr and David Visentin, visiting the couple’s current home to assess the challenges they are facing. Hilary, the show’s designer, notes that the biggest issue is the home’s lack of space. The couple's eldest child currently shares a room with their parents, and there is no room for a guest room or office space. David, the show’s realtor, agrees that the couple needs to consider a larger home to suit their growing needs.

Hilary and her design team present the couple with a plan to renovate their current home to add additional bedrooms and increase the living space. The couple is thrilled with the plan, but their excitement quickly turns to frustration when the renovation comes with an unexpected cost increase. The couple must then decide if the renovation is the right choice for them, or if they should explore moving to a larger home.

David takes the couple to several homes in the area, showcasing properties that could potentially suit their needs. The couple is excited by the potential of having more space but is hesitant to leave their current neighborhood, which offers excellent schools, parks, and amenities.

Throughout the episode, Hilary works hard to address the couple’s needs, designing a plan that incorporates a new master bedroom suite, a guest room, and office space. Hilary’s designs, as always, are stylish and functional, but she faces challenges when it comes to the couple's budget and the unexpected costs of the renovation.

Meanwhile, David brings the couple to several properties, each with its unique set of advantages and disadvantages. The properties they visit have ample space and the extra bedrooms the couple needs but lack the character and history of the couple's current home.

The episode's climax occurs when the hosts reveal their final plans to the couple, and they must make the decision to either ‘love it’ and go with the renovation or ‘list it’ and find a new home.

Overall, Love it or List it, season 13, episode 4, "Not Enough Bedrooms," is a relatable story for families who have outgrown their current space and are looking to either remodel or move to a new home. The episode highlights the emotional attachment people have towards their homes and the challenges of weighing practicality against sentimental value. Through it all, Hilary and David provide their expertise, helping the couple make the best decision for their family's future.