Check out our tips for upgrading your kitchen with the trends of 2018:

- Blue and Green Furniture

Do not be surprised if the kitchens take on moody tones inspired by the ocean! Blues and greens emerged as "go-to" color choices for furniture in 2017.

- All Violet Everything

Pantone has announced UltraViolet as the color of the year, and it is already shaping up to be a major trend in every aspect of home design by 2018. A color that conveys a sense of luxury and elegance.

- Dark Countertops

Dark and deep countertops are the order of the day, according to Renee Hytry Derrington, the world leader in design at the Formica Group. A slate countertop option with the same natural slit details but combined with the growing interest in dramatic black stones.

-Mix-and-match finishes

This year is the time to mix and match colors, there is no need to keep everything the same: "Using a variety of colors in kitchens has become a popular trend this year. For example, painting walls or cabinets in dark charcoal tones and upper cabinets and walls in creamy white colors are becoming more and more common."

-High-contrast marble

The newest 'it' looks for the kitchen is a dramatic marble that makes a statement: "high contrast bold veining is making quite a statement. It's perfect for creating an intense mood.