🔧 The 10 Most In-Demand Renovation Projects in 2025
🏠 Introduction
In 2025, the French are investing more than ever in home renovation. With rising energy costs, a desire to improve comfort, and efforts to increase property value, renovation projects are booming. Here are the 10 most popular renovation works this year, ranked by their popularity, return on investment, and impact on quality of life.
1. 🌡️ Thermal Insulation (Interior and Exterior)
Insulation remains the top renovation project in 2025, driven by energy performance goals (RE2020) and government incentives.
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- Attic, wall, and floor insulation
- External Thermal Insulation (ETI)
- Growing use of bio-based materials (cellulose wadding, wood wool)
💡 Available aids: MaPrimeRénov’, Eco-PTZ, Energy Saving Certificates (CEE)
2. 🚿 Bathroom Renovation
Highly sought after for comfort and property value:
💶 Average cost: €4,000 to €12,000
- Walk-in showers, modern tiling
- Accessible equipment for seniors (PMR compliance)
- Underfloor heating or heated towel rails
💶 Average cost: €4,000 to €12,000
3. 🍳 Kitchen Modernization
The kitchen has become a central living space:
🛠️ Often combined with electrical and plumbing upgrades
- Open-plan layout (removal of partitions)
- Custom furniture, built-in appliances
- Worktops in quartz, ceramic, or solid wood
🛠️ Often combined with electrical and plumbing upgrades
4. ☀️ Solar Panel Installation
Self-consumption is booming:
💶 Return on investment: 8 to 12 years
- Photovoltaic or hybrid solar panels
- Battery storage or resale of excess energy
- Particularly attractive in the French Riviera or southwest
💶 Return on investment: 8 to 12 years
5. 🪟 Window and Joinery Replacement
To improve insulation and security:
🌿 Eligible for reduced VAT (5.5%)
- Double or triple-glazed windows
- Automated rolling shutters
- Sliding bay windows for more natural light
🌿 Eligible for reduced VAT (5.5%)
6. 🧱 Façade Refurbishment
Mandatory in some towns every 10 years:
🗓️ Requires prior declaration at the town hall
- Cleaning, painting, plastering, anti-humidity treatment
- Adding external insulation = double benefit
🗓️ Requires prior declaration at the town hall
7. 🏡 Attic Conversion
Transforms unused space into living areas (bedroom, office, studio):
💰 Greatly increases property value
- Insulation + reinforced flooring
- Indoor staircase, skylights (Velux)
- Significant increase in usable space
💰 Greatly increases property value
8. ⚡ Electrical System Upgrade
Often essential in older homes:
⚠️ Mandatory for rentals or sales (diagnostic compliance)
- New electrical panel installation
- Grounding, circuit breakers
- Ethernet (RJ45) outlets, smart home systems, fire detectors
⚠️ Mandatory for rentals or sales (diagnostic compliance)
9. 🏚️ Roof Renovation
Technical but critical work:
🛡️ Covered by a 10-year warranty
- Replacement of tiles, slates, or zinc
- Under-roof insulation or “sarking” technique
- Integration of solar panels or skylights
🛡️ Covered by a 10-year warranty
10. 🚪 Space Opening (Wall Removal)
2025 trend: open, bright interiors:
📐 Often requires input from an architect or structural engineer
- Open-plan kitchen-living areas
- Interior glass walls
- Load-bearing wall = requires structural study
📐 Often requires input from an architect or structural engineer
📌 Bonus: Smart Home & Connected Renovations
French homeowners are also increasingly installing:
🎯 Combines comfort and security, and is becoming more affordable.
- Smart thermostats
- Connected shutters
- Smart home alarm systems
🎯 Combines comfort and security, and is becoming more affordable.
✅ Conclusion
Whether you're looking to improve comfort, save on energy bills, or increase your property's value, renovation remains a smart investment. In 2025, the top priorities are clear: energy efficiency, modern comfort, and reimagined spaces.
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