Ep 2. Room For One More

In Love It or List It season 15 episode 2, entitled "Room For One More," we follow a growing family who are struggling to find room in their home for their newest addition. The couple, Chris and Jennifer, have two young children and another baby on the way. They love their cozy bungalow in the city, but they are in desperate need of more space. They've always dreamed of having a finished basement, but they've never been able to make it happen.

Chris and Jennifer have different opinions on what they want from their home. Chris wants to renovate and add more space, while Jennifer wants to move to a larger home. They bring in interior designer Hilary Farr and real estate agent David Visentin to help them make a decision: whether to love their home and renovate it to better suit their needs, or list it and move to a new, larger home.

Hilary is excited to take on the challenge of creating more space for the growing family. She starts by assessing the basement to see how it can be transformed into a functional living area, complete with a playroom and additional bedroom. She also explores ways to open up the main floor and create a more open-concept layout.

David, on the other hand, has his work cut out for him in finding a new home that fits the family's needs, desires, and budget. He understands that a growing family needs space and privacy, but also accessibility to the city. He takes them to see a variety of homes, each with its own unique features and potential.

As the project progresses, Chris and Jennifer get a taste of what their home can become with Hilary's renovations. The basement is coming together, and the rest of the house is starting to feel more open and functional. David, on the other hand, is showing them some promising properties that are sparking their interests.

Through it all, tensions mount as the couple struggles to make a decision. Chris is hesitant to leave their beloved home and neighbourhood, while Jennifer sees the potential in moving to a larger home that can better accommodate their growing family. They weigh the pros and cons of each option and ultimately have to make a decision.

Fans of Love It or List It will enjoy this episode as Hilary and David work together to create two different options for the couple. Chris and Jennifer are faced with a difficult decision that many families can relate to: whether to stay in a home with sentimental value or move on to something bigger and better.