The year 2024 has reshuffled the cards in the housing universe. Between the tightening of rules on energy-inefficient homes, the evolution of renovation aids, and the arrival of new materials in interiors, changes affect both the structure of homes and their decoration. Here are the trends that are concretely transforming houses this year.
Global energy renovation: the shift imposed by MaPrimeRénov’ 2024
Have you noticed that craftsmen are offering fewer isolated works (like changing a boiler without touching the insulation, for example)? This is not a coincidence. Aid schemes, particularly MaPrimeRénov’, are refocusing in 2024 on high-performance and comprehensive renovations. Specifically, this means that the state is encouraging homeowners to combine insulation, heating, and ventilation in a single project rather than proceeding item by item.
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The CAPEB, in its presentation of the new ANAH aid guide for 2024, highlights this shift. The typical work pathways proposed by professionals are evolving towards “bundling”: wall and attic insulation combined with the replacement of the heating system. This grouped approach allows for a substantial energy gain, which is now a necessary condition to unlock the most interesting aids.
For low-income households, adjustments to the ANAH guide strengthen aid ceilings for older homes. If you are an owner-occupier or landlord of a property classified F or G, financing solutions have become clearer compared to previous years. Among the new features from Habitat Guides, this tracking of updated aids is part of the resources to consult before starting a project.
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Biosourced materials and wood: the trend that goes beyond decoration
Wood is no longer limited to flooring or exposed beams. In 2024, it establishes itself as a structural material in new construction and heavy renovation. The RE2020, in effect since 2022 for new constructions, promotes materials with a low carbon footprint. Wood, compressed straw, hemp, and cellulose wadding are gaining ground on residential construction sites.
Why this choice? A wooden frame wall with biosourced insulation has a significantly lower carbon footprint than a traditional concrete block and mineral wool wall. Beyond environmental performance, these materials offer a hygrometric comfort (natural humidity regulation) that conventional solutions struggle to match.
What this changes for a house project
For those considering renovations, the use of wood and biosourced materials alters the budget and timeline. The cost per square meter remains generally higher, but renovation aids partially offset this gap when the project aims for significant energy improvement. The main constraint remains finding craftsmen trained in these techniques, as the pool of qualified professionals has not yet caught up with demand.
Lighting and integrated technology: light as a design element
Lighting has long been the poor relation of interior design. You would choose a chandelier, a few lamps, and that was that. In 2024, light becomes a full-fledged design tool, driven by technology.
Connected lighting systems allow for modulation of color temperature throughout the day: cool and dynamic light in the morning, warm and dim light in the evening. This approach, inspired by the circadian rhythm, goes beyond being a gadget. It influences visual comfort and well-being in every space of the house.
Discreet integration and built-in solutions
Visible fixtures are giving way to built-in solutions. LED profiles integrated into baseboards, light strips hidden in wall niches, furniture backlighting: the trend is towards indirect lighting that sculpts volumes without a visible source. This approach transforms the perception of a space without altering its structure.
- LED profiles built into furniture or false ceilings for an architectural look without visible clutter
- Connected dimmers controllable from a smartphone, allowing for ambiance creation by zone (kitchen, living room, bedroom)
- Light sensors that automatically adjust intensity based on incoming natural light
Colors and interior decoration: the palettes that define 2024
In terms of decoration, earthy colors and natural tones dominate interiors this year. Ochre, terracotta, sage green, sandy beige: the palette is rooted in the mineral and vegetal realm. This choice is not just aesthetic. It accompanies the rise of raw materials (stone, wood, linen) and creates visual coherence between structure and finish.
Matte black is making a strong comeback on technical elements: faucets, door handles, glass partition profiles. This contrast with the warm tones of walls and textiles adds depth to spaces without weighing down the overall look.
Textiles and coverings: touch matters as much as color
Interior design experts emphasize the tactile dimension. Boucle, crumpled linen, and lime-based plasters create surfaces that invite touch. This search for texture breaks with the smooth and uniform interiors that dominated previous years.
- Natural plasters (lime, clay) that regulate humidity while providing a visible grain on walls
- Textiles made from natural fibers (linen, jute, wool) for curtains, cushions, and rugs, replacing synthetic materials
- Large-format tiles with a stone or terrazzo effect, visually unifying open spaces
Housing in 2024 is transforming on two simultaneous fronts. On one side, regulatory constraints and financial aids push towards more ambitious and structural renovations. On the other, decoration and interior design integrate natural materials, rethought lighting, and colors rooted in the living. These two movements converge towards homes that are more energy-efficient and more pleasant to live in on a daily basis.