CandysDirt Event: This Is the New Luxury Garage

April 21, 2026 | Shelby Skrhak | | CandysDirt.com Event

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Garages used to be where you hid the clutter. Now, in a growing number of North Texas homes, they’re becoming one of the most intentional — and possibly overlooked — spaces in the house.

From polished concrete floors and custom cabinetry to display lighting and performance-inspired design, “showroom garages” are quietly moving from niche upgrade to must-have feature, particularly in the luxury and custom home market. It’s a shift that reflects how buyers are thinking differently about every square foot and what they expect it to do.

That evolution is the focus of an upcoming CandysDirt event hosted in partnership with Garage Living, where agents, builders, and design-minded homeowners can get a firsthand look at what’s driving the trend and how it’s starting to show up in buyer expectations.

Set for Tuesday, April 28, at Garage Living’s Farmers Branch showroom, the event will offer a look inside fully built-out garage spaces that go well beyond storage. Instead, these garages function more like extensions of the home, designed with the same level of detail and customization as kitchens, living rooms, or home offices.

For builders and agents, the trend is more than aesthetic. As competition tightens at the high end, details like garage design are becoming part of the value conversation — not just a nice-to-have, but a differentiator that can influence how a home is perceived and priced.

The April 28 event will include a live showroom walkthrough, insights from the Garage Living team, and a closer look at how these spaces are designed and executed. Plus, CandysDirt.com publisher Candy Evans will show you her absolute favorite Garage Living feature that’s been a game-changer for her.

Expect a fun, racing-themed evening with light bites and drinks, and a few surprises along the way.