With a 14% hike in electricity prices and regular load shedding, South Africans are looking for ways to reduce their electricity consumption when the lights are on keep their homes illuminated when the power is out.

Where the landscape is bleached white-gold from the sun and lush waterways lap at papyrus-fringed embankments, this is where you'll find Abu Camp.

Minimalism is an art form and in decor,​ it is expressed in uncluttered design, monochromatic palettes, geometric shapes and clean lines.

As the days get shorter and the temperature starts to dip, you may be looking for ways to transform your home from a breezy summer abode to a cozy winter den.