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The Bad Sisters Home: Irish Coastal Interior Design Inspired by the Garvey Sisters
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items The homes in Bad Sisters feel like they've been lived in for decades and styled by no one in particular. That's what makes them work. Stone floors, floral curtains that might have been there since the 1980s, a mismatched dining set that somehow holds...full styling breakdown on the blog for more context on the show's design and how it translates to a real home. This list contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase any of these items, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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Lighting
Furniture
Textiles
Kitchen and Tabletop
Decor & Objects
Lighting
A crystal chandelier above a dining table with red walls and a white wood surface is the specific combination that makes a room feel like it has been decorated over decades rather than all at once. The silver finish keeps it from reading too formal. ...
Latepis 6-Light Silver Crystal Chandelier Pendant Lighting for Dining Room Living Room GHDPL021
A brass and glass table lamp with a clear shade keeps the light source visible and the form honest. The Solklint sits at the intersection of practical and considered- small enough for a bedside or kitchen counter, warm enough to change the mood of a ...
SOLKLINT Table lamp - brass/gray clear glass 11 "
A three-light island pendant over a kitchen island or dining table brings warm, directional light to the space where it matters most. The industrial form works well in a coastal kitchen with natural wood and stone - it reads utilitarian in a way that...
Kira Home Belle 34" 3-Light Industrial Island Light
A wall sconce in a hallway, bathroom, or beside a bed adds the kind of warm, contained light that overhead fixtures never quite manage. The Lola form is simple enough to fit a cottage aesthetic without disappearing entirely. Use it wherever the room ...
Lola Sconce
Furniture
A wooden peg shelf in a hallway or kitchen is one of the most functional and most characterful things a home can have. This four-foot version holds coats, bags, aprons, or drying herbs with equal ease. It's the kind of detail that appears in every Ir...
Solid Wood Wall Shelf With Pegs 4 foot, Peg Shelf, Coat Rack, Towel Rack, Peg Shelf
A vintage folding sofa in warm upholstery is the living room piece that tells the whole story in one object. This 1970s Central European find has the kind of compact, considered form that works perfectly in a cottage or small sitting room. It reads i...
Mid century upholstered folding sofa, 1970s, Central Europe
A cocktail table with personality and enough surface for a candle, a book, and whatever gets set down at the end of the day. The form sits between rustic and refined - at home in a coastal sitting room where the furniture has been collected over year...
Ciao Bella Cocktail Table
A wooden plate rack in the kitchen holds the mismatched plates and everyday ceramics in full view. This one works mounted to the wall or standing on a counter. The handcrafted wood fits the natural material palette of the Garvey kitchen- functional, ...
Handcrafted wooden wall mounted plate rack / standing counter plate rack / 12-plate hanging or standing plate rack
A white wood dining table that seats six is the center of this household. The cottage traditions form reads coastal without being nautical - painted white, four legs, honest scale. It's the table where everything happens, from Sunday lunch to the kin...
American Woodcrafters Cottage Traditions Coastal White Wood 80 in. 4-Legs Dining Table Seats 6 D-6510-550
Warm birch dining chairs in caramel complete the table without matching it too precisely. The wood tone reads natural and slightly weathered in the right light. A set of two is the starting point - mix in a third or fourth chair in a different finish...
Twin Star Home Caramel Birch Wood Dining Chairs (Set of 2) 2DSC40270-C325
A brass taper candlestick on a dinner table or mantle is one of the oldest decorating instincts for a reason. The MCM form keeps it from reading purely traditional. Use one or three - never two - and let the candle burn down rather than replacing it ...
Midcentury Modern Brass Candle Stick Holder | MCM Metal Sculpture Taper Candle Holder for Bookcase or Coffee Table Decor
Textiles
A neutral floral wallpaper in beige and earth tones brings the soft botanical energy of the show's interiors to a feature wall, a stairwell, or an alcove. The removable format makes it low-commitment even when the pattern isn't. It works especially w...
Neutral Beige Floral Removable Peel and Stick Wallpaper - Earth Tone Mochrome - Wall Art Wall Decor - Floral Neutral Beige by lolahstudio
Velvet curtains in a deep tone -mustard, forest green, or warm ochre — are the textile decision that changes a room's entire register. The blackout lining makes them practical for a bedroom or sitting room where the Irish light comes and goes. Custom...
100 % Blackout Velvet Curtains for Bedroom, for Living Room, Nursery. Custom Size Velvet Room Darkening Curtain Panels - Etsy
Floral linen curtains in a kitchen or dining room window are one of the most specifically Irish cottage details in this show. Large pink peonies on a neutral linen ground read romantic and slightly old-fashioned in the way that only works when the re...
Linen Curtains Romantic Large Pink Peonies Roses Floral Patterned Botanical Flower Bouquet Drapes Living Room Bedroom Kitchen Panel Set of 2
Kitchen and Tabletop
Hand-thrown ceramic egg cups on the kitchen table on a Sunday morning are the most specific and most Irish detail on this list. Blue polka dot, slightly imperfect, clearly handmade. A set of two for a household of sisters implies someone always ends ...
Hand-thrown Ceramic Egg Cups, Blue Polka Dot Breakfast Holders (Set of 2)
Green glass dinner plates on a white wood dining table beside red walls is the color combination that defines the Garvey kitchen. Midcentury modern glassware in green reads coastal and considered at once. Display them on the plate rack when not in us...
Green Glass Dinner Plates | Midcentury Modern Glassware Set of 4 | Vintage Dining and Serveware | Display on Kitchen Floating Shelves
Two small green hinged ceramic jars on the kitchen counter are the kind of detail that only reads once you are looking for it, and then you cannot stop looking. Use them for salt and pepper, tea, or small spices. The green glaze picks up the color of...
Set of Two Small Green Ceramic Jars with Hinge Lids | Perfect for Salt Cellar, Jewelry Organizer, or Coffee Table Decor
Green crinkle glass tumblers for water, juice, or whatever gets poured at a family table. The texture catches the light differently depending on the time of day, which is exactly the kind of quiet visual detail that makes a table feel worth sitting a...
Mid Century Modern Green Crinkle Glass Tumblers | Set of 6 Cocktail Glasses for MCM Bar Cart | Vintage Dining and Serveware
Mismatched vintage wine glasses are the Bad Sisters dinner table in object form. A set of midcentury modern stems with a consistent silhouette gives enough visual cohesion while still reading collected. Use them with the green plates and a candle in ...
Midcentury Modern Wine Glasses | Vintage Glassware | Minimalist Decor for Bar Cart | MCM Cocktail Glasses to Pair with Wine Rack
A set of handmade bamboo bowls is the kind of thing that ends up used for everything - fruit on the kitchen counter, keys by the door, produce from the garden. The natural material and organic form feel entirely at home in a coastal Irish kitchen whe...
Bamboo Wooden Bowls | Entry Table Organizer | Decorative Bowls for Small Coffee Table Decor | Handmade Product Set of 4
Decor & Objects
A coastal Irish landscape print on the wall is the one piece of decor that ties the exterior of the show directly to the interior. The Cliffs of Moher or any Irish shoreline image reads as both personal and regional. Frame it simply and hang it where...
Coastal Ireland Wall Art, Ocean Shore Line Beach Art, Cliffs of Moher Print, Modern Coastal Decor, Canvas prints, European Rustic Art
A concrete jar with a fitted lid sits on a kitchen counter, a bathroom shelf, or a windowsill and holds whatever needs holding. The material reads coastal and honest it- doesn't pretend to be decorative, which makes it more decorative than most things that try. Use it for salt, cotton, or a candle insert.
Concrete Jar with Lid, Candle Vessel, Trinket Jar, Bathroom Storage Container, Canister with Lid, Candle Jars Bulk, Bath Decor, Keepsake Jar
Small ceramic candlestick holders in an earthy glaze sit on a coffee table, a bookshelf, or a kitchen windowsill and do the quiet work of making a surface feel inhabited. The ceramic form is softer than brass and more fitting for a room that is alrea...
Small Ceramic Taper Candlestick Holders | Midcentury Modern Candle Plate | Unique Coffee Table or Bookshelf | Earthy Home Decor for Entryway
A hammered iron candle plate on a stone surface or wooden table grounds the candlelight arrangement with material weight. The brutalist texture echoes the stone floors and rough edges of the coastal Irish interior without trying to replicate them. Pl...
Brutalist Hammered Wrought Iron Candle Plate | Entryway Organizer & Key Bowl | Large Coffee Table Decor | 6 in x 6 in
A handmade brown pottery vase holds dried stems, a single branch, or nothing at all. The uneven glaze and thrown form tell you it was made by someone rather than produced by something. This is the object that sits on a bookcase in the sitting room an...
Vintage Brown Handmade Pottery Flower Vase | Ceramic Sculpture for Bookcase or Large Coffee Table | Midcentury Modern Minimalist Decor
A wooden trellis mirror sits on a shelf or against a wall and brings geometric structure into a room that is otherwise soft and organic. The craftsman form reads old-world without being heavy. Use it on a bookshelf, a mantle, or leaning against a kit...
Wood Trellis Mirror | Decorative Geometric Wall Art | Wooden and Rustic Book Shelf Decor | Craftsman Style
A large pottery bowl with a woven or textured surface is the entryway and coffee table piece that does practical work beautifully. This one holds keys, small objects, or seasonal finds brought in from outside. The handmade quality shows in the weight...
Handmade Pottery Catchall Bowl | Large Woven Basket for Coffe Table Decor & Entryway Key Holder