Ep 13. Cramped and Claustrophobic

In season 9 episode 13 of Love It or List It titled "Cramped and Claustrophobic," homeowners Mark and Eugenie are faced with a major dilemma. They purchased their home 10 years ago with the intention of living there for a few years, but now they have two children and the house feels cramped and claustrophobic. They love the neighborhood and the location of the house, but the lack of space is becoming unbearable for them.

To help them make the decision to love it or list it, designer Hilary and real estate agent David tour the home to take a closer look at the issues. Hilary notices that the living room is too small for the family and the layout of the home is not functional. David, on the other hand, points out that the home has a lot of potential and is in a great location. He suggests that by selling the home and buying a bigger home in the same neighborhood, the family could solve their space issues without having to sacrifice the location they love.

Hilary comes up with a plan to renovate the home, while David starts searching for new properties. Hilary's plan involves opening up the living room to create more space, installing built-in storage solutions, and renovating the kitchen to make it more functional. She also suggests adding an addition to the home to create a bigger master bedroom and expanding the family room.

As the renovation begins, Mark and Eugenie start to see the potential in their current home. They are excited to see Hilary's vision come to life and are impressed with the transformation. However, as the renovation progresses, they start to realize that the potential costs of the renovation may be higher than they anticipated. They start to waver on their decision to love it and begin to explore the option of listing it.

Meanwhile, David has found a few properties that meet the family's needs. He shows them a beautiful property in the same neighborhood that has plenty of space and a functional layout. The family falls in love with the new property and starts to imagine themselves living there.

As the renovation nears completion, Mark and Eugenie are faced with a tough decision. They have grown attached to their current home and love the changes that Hilary has made, but the potential costs of the renovation are too high for them to bear. They ultimately decide to list their home and move to the new property that David found for them.

In the end, both Hilary and David are satisfied with the outcome. Hilary is proud of the beautiful transformation that she made to the home, while David is happy that he found the perfect property for the family. Mark and Eugenie are thrilled with their new home and are excited to start this new chapter of their lives in a bigger and more functional space.