Why choose Avenir Rénovations?
Why renovate or redesign your living room?
Redesigning the living room is a unique opportunity to reorganize volumes, improve circulation, optimize natural light, or modernize the decor. Whether you have just purchased a property or simply want to breathe new life into your interior, every project deserves comprehensive consideration.
Enhance the main living space
The living room is the space where we spend the most time. It must therefore be welcoming, comfortable, and well-structured. A custom layout can meet your specific needs.
Whether you enjoy hosting, relaxing, or working from home, the living room must adapt to your lifestyle.
Modernize the decor and materials
Tastes evolve, just like trends in interior design. A renovation is an opportunity to bring a new ambiance through a thoughtful choice of colors, materials, and furniture.
Small changes like installing a new floor covering or a false ceiling can transform the atmosphere of the room.
What are the key steps to successfully design your living room?
A successful project relies on a rigorous methodology and precise planning. At Avenir Rénovations Switzerland, we apply a five-step process to ensure the quality of the final result.
What types of work are possible for a living room?
Living room layout can include simple decorative modifications or involve more technical work. It all depends on your goal, the current state of the room, and your budget.
It is sometimes necessary to rethink the layout to create a more open, brighter room or better connected to other living spaces.
Opening a partition towards the kitchen or entrance, or installing a glass partition, can transform a living room.
Painting, applying a decorative coating, or installing wallpaper can change the atmosphere of a living room at a lower cost.
On the floor, choosing parquet, tiles, or a soft floor significantly influences comfort and aesthetics.
Good lighting is essential for creating different atmospheres in the living room. Recessed lights, pendants, indirect lighting, or connected lamps are all options to integrate from the design stage.
We ensure to adapt the electrical circuits accordingly.
Custom furniture fits perfectly into the room while maximizing available space. Built-in bookshelves, TV units, benches with storage, or wall shelves are aesthetic and practical solutions.
A good layout avoids visual clutter and optimizes functionality.
Architectural details make all the difference in a living room. Installing cornices, rosettes, and false ceilings with integrated LED lighting adds character to the room.
These elements can also conceal irregularities or discreetly integrate technical components.
How much do living room renovation works cost in Switzerland?
Here is an indicative price table for living room renovation works, depending on the type of service. These prices include labor, materials, project management, and finishes.
| Type of service | Price per m² (CHF) | Average total price (CHF) |
| Refresh (painting, decoration) | 500 – 1'000 CHF/m² | 5'000 – 10'000 CHF |
| Complete redesign with wall opening | 1'500 – 2'500 CHF/m² | 15'000 – 30'000 CHF |
| Floor + walls + lighting + built-in furniture installation | 1'200 – 2'000 CHF/m² | 12'000 – 25'000 CHF |
| Custom creation with built-in furniture | 2'000 – 3'500 CHF/m² | 20'000 – 35'000 CHF |
| Accessibility works (if applicable) | Variable according to the file | On estimate |
Prices are adapted to the reality of the Swiss market and may vary according to the complexity of the project.
What materials should you prioritize for your living room renovation?
Materials play a crucial role in the ambiance, durability, and comfort of the living room. Their selection should combine aesthetics, resistance, and ease of maintenance to ensure a pleasant living space.
Durable and aesthetic floor coverings
Natural wood flooring is particularly appreciated for its warmth and elegance. It can be solid or engineered depending on the budget and desired style.
Wood or concrete effect tiles, laminate flooring, or high-end vinyl are also interesting options, easy to maintain and compatible with underfloor heating.
Custom wall coverings
Matte, satin, or decorative effect paints allow you to express your tastes and create a tailored atmosphere. Wallpaper, wood panels, or natural fiber materials add texture and character.
Decorative coatings or stone veneer walls can also structure volumes and bring a contemporary or rustic style.
Custom carpentry
Built-in bookshelves, recessed TV units, hidden storage, or sliding partitions are solutions that enhance space. Solid wood, lacquered MDF, or melamine finishes offer a wide range of visual options.
Well-designed furniture allows for a balance between design and functionality.
Decorative and technical elements
Tensioned ceilings, moldings, cornices, or LED coverings add depth to the room. These decorative elements can also hide electrical or acoustic equipment to improve sound comfort.
Finishes should be consistent with the overall style of the interior.
Are there financial aids for living room renovations in Switzerland?
Unlike other types of work (renewable energy, accessibility), living room renovations do not automatically qualify for financial aid. However, certain situations may allow for tax or municipal benefits.
Tax deductions for property maintenance
In certain cantons, maintenance work aimed at preserving the value of a property is deductible from taxable income. This may include certain interior renovation work.
We help you assess the deduction possibilities based on your situation and canton.
Subsidies related to accessibility
If the living room renovations aim to adapt the home for a person with reduced mobility, it is possible to obtain assistance from the AI (Disability Insurance) or social services.
These aids are conditional on a medical file and an on-site assessment.
Local occasional aids
Some municipalities provide assistance for improving the comfort of older homes or in cases of precarious situations. We assist you in finding available programs in your area.
What does Swiss regulation say about interior renovations?
Interior renovations of a home in Switzerland are subject to rules aimed at ensuring safety, compliance of technical installations, and respect for the building's structure.
Compliance with electrical standards
Any renovation involving electrical modifications must be carried out by a certified professional. Installations must comply with the NIBT (Low Voltage Installation Standards).
Circuits must be adapted to the power of the equipment, protected by differential circuit breakers, and well-positioned.
Building permits or declarations depending on the cantons
Most interior renovations do not require authorization, provided they do not alter the load-bearing structure, façade, or networks. However, certain works may require a declaration depending on the cantons.
If in doubt, we assist you in verifying the administrative steps to be taken.
Fire safety and accessibility standards
When creating open spaces or removing partitions, it is important to comply with fire compartmentalization rules, especially in multi-family buildings.
Spaces must remain functional and accessible, particularly if people with reduced mobility reside there.
FAQ – Living room renovations in Switzerland
Can I knock down a partition to enlarge my living room?
Yes, but you must check if the partition is load-bearing. A technical study is necessary before any demolition. We take care of this verification and the possible installation of a support.
What is the best solution to improve the brightness in my living room?
Opening a partition, installing a glass wall, or adding indirect lighting sources can transform the brightness of the room. We offer solutions tailored to your exposure.
Is a building permit required to renovate a living room?
Generally no, unless you alter the structure or modify the façade. A simple notice to the municipality may be required depending on the type of work.
Can I install a stove or fireplace in my existing living room?
Yes, provided it is technically feasible and complies with fire safety standards. A flue and ventilation study is essential.
What is the average duration of living room renovation work?
It all depends on the scope of the project. A light refresh can last a week, while a complete redesign requires two to three weeks.
Create a living room that reflects you: comfortable, modern, and harmonious, with Avenir Rénovations Suisse
The living room is much more than just a passageway. It is the heart of your daily life, a reflection of your tastes, and the meeting point of your home. Its layout must therefore be carefully considered, combining comfort, aesthetics, and functionality.
Avenir Rénovations Suisse supports you in all your living room renovation projects in French-speaking Switzerland. From design to execution, we mobilize our local craftsmen, interior architects, and expertise to create a living space that resembles you.
Contact us for a free quote. Together, let's create a unique, welcoming living room that reflects your image.
