How to Make Your Wish List Come True

Christine’s advice on this boils down to priorities.

“It’s important that you prioritize your wish list,” she says. “Identify a showcase area, and stick to your vision there.” Also think about timeframe. Things can be done in phases, so prioritize what needs to happen first.

|OPPOSITE TOP| You can see the Bridgers’ priorities at work in the master bedroom. Because the communal spaces of the house were at the top of the priority list, Christine and Gabe were OK with a relatively small and simple bedroom. Within the room, the priority went to the bed and Pendleton bedding itself, where the investment pays off in good nights’ sleep.

|OPPOSITE BOTTOM| Framed by windows, the kitchen dining area exemplifies what Christine loves about Orchard Hill Farm. It’s “a home that creates moments that bring you back to what matters,” she says.

|ABOVE| The main bathroom upstairs flips the emphasis of the home’s color scheme with black as the base color here. The Kohler sink, tub and showerhead offer functionality as well as elegant vintage silhouettes.