Ep 2. Custom Chaos

In Love It or List It season 16 episode 2, titled Custom Chaos, homeowners are faced with a dilemma. They are a family of four living in a two-story home, and the kids are starting to outgrow their rooms. The parents are also starting to notice that the communal spaces are feeling cramped with four people living in the house. They are conflicted because they love their neighborhood and the memories they have made in the home. However, they are also in need of additional space to accommodate their growing family.

The family has enlisted the help of Love It or List It's design expert, Hilary Farr, and real estate agent, David Visentin. Hilary aims to renovate the house to create more space while preserving the family's memories and style. Meanwhile, David is on the hunt for a new home that can meet the family's needs.

The family has a particular challenge that Hilary needs to address in her design. One of their children has a rare metabolic disorder that makes him sensitive to light. Hilary needs to create a space that is not only functional but also meets the family's safety needs. To help her achieve this, she brings in custom blind manufacturers to create window treatments that will block out harmful light.

Meanwhile, David takes the parents on a tour of potential new homes, highlighting the features that meet their requirements. He shows them a range of homes, from newly built to renovated older homes. David is confident that one of these homes will be what the family is looking for.

As the renovation progresses, the family is faced with unforeseen challenges. Hilary quickly adapts her design to address the issues that arise during the renovation. She keeps the family updated on her progress and ensures that the renovation is still on track to meet their timeline.

At the end of the episode, the family tours their newly renovated home. They are thrilled with the additional space that Hilary has created. They appreciate that she has preserved the style and feel of their old home while also integrating custom elements that meet their safety needs. The family is faced with the final decision to love their renovated home or list it and move into a new one.

Love It or List It season 16 episode 2, Custom Chaos, showcases the challenges that can arise in a home renovation. It highlights the importance of adapting to those challenges and ensuring that the final product meets the family's needs. Watch as Hilary and David guide the family through the decision-making process and help them to choose the best path forward for their future.