The cottage aesthetic is a wonderful design scheme to weave into any home or small apartment, and the style is typically noted for its all-white color scheme, hardwood floors and a cozy hearth. Better Homes and Gardens recently featured a way of putting a unique spin on this arrangement by adding a burst of modern color.

The clean crisp lines of a white small sofa, chair and a half and trim is the perfect basis to add a bold color into your space. Baby blue, sea foam green or even a pale orange will provide a fabulous backdrop for any number of vibrant accessories.

Aside from an infusion of color, a cottage style can be informed by some modern accents such as potted plants, multi-purpose coffee tables and a storage ottoman. Just make sure that these pieces can adhere to your color scheme and you will have an enchanting mix of contemporary and classic styles.

Simplicity Sofas' award-winning customer service has the interior design know-how to help you decorate your small space. Happy customers such as Katie wrote, "The sofa is just what I needed, fit easily through the front door, seems very sturdy and looks great."