Sweden. The land of cinnamon buns, moose and idyllic red summer cottages on crystal-clear lakes. As well as the homeland of Scandinavian design, which has conquered the world from there with its clear shapes, functionality and friendly colors. Anyone whose heart beats for the popular design movement should definitely stay at the two Scandic Hotels in Munich and Frankfurt. And, by the way, get inspired for your own home.

Perched atop a sunny hill just outside Camaiore in Tuscany, the Locanda al Colle guesthouse is a renovated farmhouse that now boasts 12 tastefully designed rooms and suites. But that’s not all: it also has its very own art collection. We spoke to owner Riccardo Barsottelli about the importance of sharing these pieces with his guests.