Carpeting remains a popular choice for bedrooms, living rooms and dining rooms because of its ability to bring an aura of warmth and dimension that virtually no other material can match. A carpet also serves to lend a finished look to a room, which is why you see large area rugs used even in rooms with gleaming hardwood floors.

It’s hard to believe that 2018 is already upon us, but designers have been busily researching and preparing predictions for what will be hot in kitchen design for the New Year. Obviously, two of the biggest considerations when designing a new kitchen are cabinetry and countertops. Here’s what designers are saying about what will be trending for those two key elements in 2018 …