Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Impressive Engineering: Retaining Walls

When building a cabin in the Canadian Shield, often times working with the rugged landscape is a lot more cost effective than fighting it. The results, like this retaining wall, can not only save you money, but leave you with a stunningly unique cottage too.

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Sun Rooms: Bring The Great Outdoors Inside

At Black Fox, we believe that every square foot of your cabin is indispensable. And when summer on the lake is in full swing, there are fewer rooms more popular, or versatile, than a well designed sun room.

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Boathouses: Living On The Lake

When you think about building your dream cottage, most likely your main cabin is the first thing to come to mind. However, even though a boathouse or lift may be something of an afterthought, it is no less essential to enjoying a weekend on the water.

Friday, September 18, 2015

Cabin Essentials: A Beautiful View

Building a dream cabin is no small feat, but ultimately the most important features that will allow you to make the most of your summer home are fairly straightforward. Arguably one of the most important (and satisfying) components is a breathtaking view.

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Breakfast Bars: Staying Casual In The Kitchen

If the kitchen is inevitably going to end up being the social center of your cabin, it's important that it be a comfortable. A breakfast bar is the perfect way to keep your kitchen's vibe casual. 

Sunday, September 06, 2015

Love At First Sight II: Grand Entrances

When designing your cabin, what's the first thought that comes to mind? For family and friends, their first impressions of your home will be formed as soon as the walk in the front door.