Photography by William Colgin
Story by Dana Sleger//
Old charm meets modern elegance.
When Winfield and Gail Majure spotted a Southern Planters Cottage in Gulfport’s historic old Handsboro area, the decision to buy wasn’t a hard one.
The 3,100-square-foot home was built in the late 1800s and is nestled on three acres of wooded property. Although well cared for, the last renovation took place in the 50s and was in desperate need of some modern TLC, but that was nothing Gail couldn’t handle.
As an interior designer and owner of Gail Majure Designs, she was up for the challenge of turning the four bedroom / three full bathrooms into the perfect living space for her husband and their two sons, Garrett and Reed Dombrowski.
“My goal when designing the home, as with any home that I design, is to stay true to the architecture and to make it beautiful, as well as a comfortable place to live,” Gail says. “Our family spends most of their time in the kitchen / keeping room area where we love to cook, watch TV and spend time together.”
When it comes to favorite spots in the house, the exterior spaces are just as inviting — you can find Gail relaxing on the front porch and find “Win” in his vegetable garden.
For the Majures, it truly is home sweet home.
“Our favorite feature of the home is its old style character,” Gail says. “Even though it has been remodeled and has all of the modern amenities, it still has the warmth and charm of an old home.”