Now You See Through It. Now You Don’t. Clopay® C-Power™ Glass Garage Doors Bring Magic to the 2026 Southern Living Idea House
October 19, 2026
Imagine a glass garage door that lets the outside in, then turns opaque with the touch of a button. No curtains. No shades. Just privacy on demand.
That’s the magic of Clopay’s Avante® garage doors with C-Power™ enabled Click-to-Conceal™ Panels, featured on the 2026 Southern Living Idea House in Fredericksburg, Texas. As a proud sponsor of this year’s Idea House, Clopay is showcasing how innovative garage door design can make a big impact, not just on the look of a home, but on how people live in it.
The 4,000-square-foot traditional-meets-modern Texas Hill Country farmhouse features a metal gable roof, deep porches, and limestone cladding. And then there’s the garage.
A garage with a change of perspective
Forget the idea that a garage is just for parking and storage. At the 2026 Idea House, designer Marcus Mohon gave this hardworking space a personality of its own, creating a flexible area that can accommodate everyday projects, entertaining, and time spent with friends.
Clopay’s switchable glass garage doors help bring that vision to life. The clean lines and smooth glass panels complement the home's contemporary architecture while connecting the garage to the outdoors. But the real showstopper is what happens when you push a button.
The glass changes from clear to opaque. In clear mode, natural light fills the space and outdoor views take center stage. Need more privacy? Switch to opaque. In seconds, the atmosphere changes, making the space feel cozy and secluded. It’s a clever solution for a utilitarian space that may need to be a parking area one moment, a workshop the next, and an inviting place for friends to gather later in the day.
“I love that the garage can completely change its personality with the touch of a button. It's a beautiful example of design adapting to the way we really live,” says Mohon.
For homeowners, the appeal is easy to imagine: a brighter garage, beautiful outdoor views, and privacy on demand. For architects, builders, and designers, C-Power technology offers a way to rethink a familiar space and make it work harder.
“The doors demonstrate how a single design feature can do more than make a statement from the curb. They help shape the experience inside the home, supporting a flexible living space that feels intentional, connected to its surroundings, and ready for more than one purpose,” says Justin Evans, Clopay Sr. Vice President of Residential Marketing.
In a home that balances contemporary design with the relaxed spirit of Texas Hill Country living, the garage doors are a natural fit and a reminder that some of the most interesting design ideas start with reimagining the everyday.
See the doors and experience the Idea House
The 2026 Southern Living Idea House is open for public tours through December 2026 in Fredericksburg, Texas. The full home feature is also available online (https://www.southernliving.com/2026-southern-living-idea-house-12064173) at Southern Living and in the magazine’s October 2026 issue.
