Ep 4. Two Storeys Too Many

In Love It or List It season 5 episode 4, titled "Two Storeys Too Many," homeowners are faced with a dilemma. Sarah and Kevin have lived in their home for nine years and have decided it's time for a change. They love their house but there's one major issue - it's a two-story home and the stairs are becoming increasingly difficult for Kevin, who has a medical condition that affects his mobility.

Sarah thinks that the best solution is to sell the home and find a single-story property. Kevin thinks that they can make some modifications to the current house to make it work for them. In this episode, designer Hilary and real estate agent David will battle it out to determine whether Sarah and Kevin should love it or list it.

From the start of the episode, it's clear that both Hilary and David have their work cut out for them. Sarah and Kevin both have strong opinions about what they want in a new home, and they're not entirely on the same page. Sarah loves entertaining and wants a large open concept space to host her friends and family. Kevin, on the other hand, wants a home with a smaller footprint, where he can easily navigate without the need for stairs.

Hilary's challenge is to convince Sarah and Kevin that they can create the open concept space they crave, while also making the home more accessible for Kevin. To do this, Hilary plans to renovate the kitchen, dining, and living room to create a functional and visually appealing space all on one level.

David, on the other hand, is confident that he can find a single-story home that meets all of Sarah and Kevin's needs. He takes them to see two homes that he thinks could be the perfect fit. One is located in a leafy suburb and has a large, open concept living space with a great backyard for entertaining. The other is a bit more modest but has the bedrooms and bathrooms on the same level, making it perfect for Kevin.

As the episode progresses, both Hilary and David have to navigate a number of obstacles. One of Hilary's biggest challenges is finding a way to make the kitchen functional without knocking down any walls. She comes up with a creative solution to maximize space while still keeping the area open and inviting.

David's challenge is finding a single-story home that checks all of Sarah and Kevin's boxes. As he takes them to view the two potential options, Sarah and Kevin weigh the merits of staying in their current house versus moving to a new one.

Throughout the episode, there's plenty of drama and tension as Sarah and Kevin weigh their options. Will they love their renovated home, or will they list it and move on to a single-story property? Hilary and David both make compelling cases for their respective options, but it's ultimately up to Sarah and Kevin to make the final decision.

"Two Storeys Too Many" is an episode that tackles a common home design problem - how to make a multi-story home work for a family with mobility issues. Sarah and Kevin's decision about whether to love it or list it is a deeply personal one, and it's clear that their emotions are invested in the outcome. With some expert guidance from Hilary and David, they ultimately arrive at a decision that works for their unique situation and needs.