Love It or List It Season 17 Episode 104 Ryan and Ashley
- August 17, 2020
Ryan and Ashley are a young couple living in a small bungalow with their growing family. With their kids getting older and their house becoming cramped, they are at a crossroads: should they love it or list it?
The Love It or List It team, consisting of real estate agent David Visentin and designer Hilary Farr, take on the challenge of renovating their home to make it more functional and comfortable for their family. David shows them potential new homes that may better fit their needs, while Hilary works to redesign their current home to make it their forever home.
Throughout the episode, Ryan and Ashley struggle with the decision of whether to stay or go. They are hesitant to leave their beloved neighborhood and the memories they have made in their home. However, the reality of a growing family and limited space cannot be ignored.
David takes them to several properties that are larger and more suitable for their needs. They explore different neighborhoods and visualize what their lives could look like in each of these new homes.
Meanwhile, Hilary gets to work on renovating their current bungalow. She listens to their needs and ideas and creates a design plan that will give them more space and functionality. She knocks down walls, adds windows, and converts a storage room into a playroom for the kids. Hilary has a few surprises up her sleeve, including a unique solution for their laundry room and a custom-made Murphy bed that will turn their home office into a guest room.
Ryan and Ashley are thrilled with Hilary’s design plan and love the new layout of their home. They can picture their family growing up in the space and creating new memories. However, as they weigh their options, the question of whether to move or stay remains on their minds.
In the end, Ryan and Ashley must make a difficult decision. They have fallen in love with the potential of their current home and all the changes Hilary has made. However, the prospect of more space and a better location pulls them towards one of David’s new properties.
The episode ends on a cliffhanger as Ryan and Ashley reveal their final decision. Will they love it and stay in their renovated bungalow, or will they list it and move to a new home?
Overall, this episode of Love It or List It is a heartwarming journey as Ryan and Ashley navigate the difficult decision of what to do with their beloved home. The show effectively balances the practicalities of home renovation and real estate with the emotional attachment people have to their homes. It is a great watch for anyone considering whether to love it or list it.