Ep 7. Room for a Family

In the eighth season of Love It or List It, episode seven is titled "Room for a Family." The episode follows a family who has been living in their home for 12 years and have outgrown it. The parents and their two daughters need more space, storage, and a functional living area to gather and entertain. The house has great potential, but the family is unsure whether they should renovate and stay or put their home on the market and find a bigger house.

The family is split on what they want to do. The husband loves his home and the memories, while the wife wants to move to a bigger place that can accommodate their growing family. The wife is thrilled at the chance to find a larger property, but the husband is not so keen on leaving the home they have built their life in. The couple brings in two experts to help them make a decision. Hilary Farr is the designer in charge of the renovation, while David Visentin is the real estate agent who is tasked with finding the family a potential new home.

Hilary starts by surveying the home and determining the areas that need improvement. She meets with the family to discuss their wish list and makes suggestions on how to add storage, create a functional living space, and make their home feel more spacious. The couple is hesitant at first, but Hilary's vision brings them around. She plans to add a mudroom with ample storage to keep the clutter at bay, create a family-friendly living area with built-in bookshelves and a new fireplace, and update the kitchen to make it more practical for their lifestyle. The couple is excited about the changes that Hilary proposes to make, but they are still hesitant to commit to staying in the house.

David, on the other hand, is on the hunt for a new home that can meet all the family's needs. He takes the couple to see a few properties that are on the market, each with its own set of strengths and weaknesses. As they tour the first house, the couple is impressed with the size and the number of bedrooms, but they are not sold on the location and the lack of outdoor space. David takes them to a couple more houses, and there's always something missing. The final house they see is perfect in terms of size and location, but it's well above their budget.

Throughout the episode, there is a constant debate on whether the family should love their home or list it. Each time Hilary comes up with an exciting renovation plan, the couple is convinced they should stay. But every time David shows them a new property, they are convinced they should list and move. It's a tough decision, but in the end, the family must choose between love and listings.

The episode ends with the family making their final decision after seeing all the possibilities with the renovation. It's a happy ending, but not without a bit of drama and tension. The family ended up making a tough choice and chose between the comfort of their existing home and the excitement of a new one.

Overall, the season eight, episode seven of Love It or List It titled "Room for a Family" is an exciting and heartfelt episode with a relatable story. It highlights the challenges that many families face when trying to decide whether to renovate their existing home or move into a new one. The show's experts, David and Hilary, are instrumental in guiding the family through their options, and in the end, it is up to the couple to make the right choice for their family. Anyone who loves homes, interior design, and real estate will enjoy this episode.