Get The Look: Emerald City

Art is a central part of Kurt Pio’s life, and the way he incorporates it into his living space in his Cape Town apartment is simply magical.

His home reflects his work. He was inspired by a surfboard that he painted malachite green two years ago – and it just stuck with him. 

As did the green of the large emeralds that he painted for another exhibition. The citrine yellow is something new – it’s an egg-yolk shade and is quite similar to that of the Veuve Clicquot champagne branding. 

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Here’s how you too can get the look of his living room area…

Schumacher ‘Atwood’ fabric in Cobalt, por, St Leger & Viney

‘Six Light Molecule’ Horizontal Pendant in satin gold, R7 085, K. Light import

‘Erwin’ three-seater sofa upholstered in Velour Petro, R16 999, sofacompany.com

‘Brandt’ Chair, por, Pezula Interiors

Plascon paint in Yellow Jubilee, from R170 per litre, Jack’s Paint & Hardware

‘Malachite’ glass boxes, from R485 each, Vintage Vista

Dulux paint in Paradise Green 3, from R200 per litre, Jack’s Paint & Hardware

Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Ashtray, R485, Vamp

‘Sunburst’ Mirror in Gold, R1 995, SHF

Champagne Bottle’ Candle, from R291, Cape Candles

Douglas Jones ‘Blazing Sun’ Glass Mosaic tiles, R119.50 per sheet, Italcotto

Photography

Elsa Young, Supplied