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The facade of the Gulfport home of Regina and Ramy Ramazani is grand and welcoming at the same time. Precision landscaping and walkway lead to the front door. The home is elegant and luxurious taking its color scheme from a beautiful painting by local artist Sandy Kotter. However, Regina points out that they want their “retirement home” to be comfortable and functional, which it is.
The home was custom built by Coastal Homes and the couple, along with their dog Ella, moved in last August. The
story by Lynn Lofton photos by Katherine Sowers
painting’s blues, greens, and aqua colors are apparent throughout the home. To the right of the entryway is a formal dining room with dark blue chairs. “We had to have a big table for our large family,” Regina says. “We already had the table and I told the builder the dining room had to be big enough for it.”
Across from the dining room is a sitting area where the Kotter painting is the focal point and its soft shades dominate. Original paintings by artists where the Ramazanis have lived are used in every
room adding color, charm, and history. The open floor plan of the living
room and kitchen is stunning with a brick casement defining the two areas. Two brick walls give character to the adjoining breakfast room which has
a needlepoint rug on the floor. The kitchen’s large center island is capped with unusual Blue Roma quartz.
White cabinets with glass fronts display glassware in shades of the home’s theme. An antique plate rack adds the warmth of wood.
Off the kitchen is “a dream butler’s
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