Ep 12. Starter Home Stagnation

In season 15, episode 12 of Love It or List It, homeowners face the challenge of starter home stagnation. They've been living in their house for years, but it no longer fits their growing family. The couple needs to decide whether they should love their home and renovate it to meet their changing needs or list it and find a new, larger space.

Designer Hilary faces a difficult task as she tries to create more space and functionality within the current layout. She must work within the confines of the home's existing footprint and find creative solutions to solve the family's space issues. Meanwhile, real estate agent David tries to find them a larger home within their budget that meets their growing needs.

One of the biggest challenges Hilary faces is creating a more functional living room that can accommodate the family's two young children and their toys. She decides to reconfigure the space and remove a wall to create an open concept that allows for more natural light and flow. Hilary also creates a designated play area for the kids and incorporates more storage solutions throughout the home.

In addition, Hilary takes on the task of transforming the family's cramped and outdated master bedroom into a relaxing retreat. She incorporates a custom-built walk-in closet, a spacious ensuite bathroom, and a cozy reading nook that takes advantage of the natural light streaming in from the outdoor space.

David takes the couple on a home tour to showcase other properties within their budget. Together, they explore different neighborhoods and home styles that meet their growing needs. David highlights the benefits of each home and works to find the perfect match for the couple's lifestyle.

Ultimately, the couple must decide whether to love their starter home and commit to the renovations proposed by Hilary or list it and move onto a larger space that meets all of their needs. Will they decide to stay or go? Tune in to find out in this exciting episode of Love It or List It.