Love It or List It Season 2 Episode 17 Shanahan

In Love It or List It season 2 episode 17, the team is working with a family named the Shanahans. This family has been living in their home for over a decade and have become frustrated with the lack of space and functionality in their house. One of the main issues is that the kitchen is small and cramped, making it difficult for everyone to cook and eat together.

The Shanahans are a family of four, with two young children. They love their neighborhood and community, but feel their house is no longer meeting their needs. They have been considering moving to a larger house, but are also open to renovating their current home. Their budget is $100,000, which is a reasonable amount for the renovations they need.

Hilary is the designer for this episode and is tasked with creating a functional kitchen that meets the family's needs. She plans to remove the walls between the kitchen, dining room, and the living room to create an open-concept space. This will make the kitchen feel much larger and will allow for more storage and countertop space. Hilary also plans to create a small mudroom area at the entrance of the house, as the family currently has no place to store their shoes and jackets.

David is the real estate agent for this episode and is tasked with finding the Shanahans a new home that meets their needs and is within their budget. He takes the family to see several homes in their neighborhood, all of which are larger than their current home. However, the houses are also more expensive and would require the family to take on a larger mortgage payment.

As the renovations begin, Hilary runs into several unexpected problems. The walls are load-bearing, which means they cannot be removed without additional support. This requires Hilary to rework her plans and add additional support beams. She also discovers that the electrical wiring in the house is outdated and needs to be updated to meet current code requirements.

In addition, the Shanahans are having trouble deciding on the color scheme for the house. They want to create a modern, yet warm and inviting space and are struggling to find the right shade of paint. Hilary works with them to find the perfect shade, which turns out to be a grayish-blue color.

As the renovations near completion, the Shanahans are thrilled with the results. The new kitchen is open and spacious, with plenty of storage and countertop space. There is also a new island in the center of the kitchen, which allows the family to gather and cook together. The small mudroom area is also a huge upgrade, as the family now has a place to store their shoes and jackets.

David takes the family to see several homes that meet their needs and budget. However, the family ultimately decides to stay in their current home. They are thrilled with the renovations and feel that their home now meets their needs. They love their neighborhood and community and don't want to leave.

Overall, Love It or List It season 2 episode 17 is a heartwarming episode that shows how a few renovations can transform a house and make it feel like home. The Shanahans are a relatable family who are struggling with the decision of whether to stay in their home or move to a larger house. The episode showcases the design and real estate skills of the Love It or List It team, as well as their ability to work with a family's budget and needs to create a space they will love.