Gulfport mother-daughter duo earns national recognition for dorm room design

A Gulfport mother-daughter duo has gained national recognition for an elaborate dorm room that the pair designed together.

Tamara Wingerter and her daughter, Marissa, spent months designing the incoming freshman’s room at Mississippi State University. The room has garnered plenty of attention online, even being featured by People magazine.

However, dorm decor is a much bigger part of Wingerter’s life than what it might seem. She is a co-founder of “Dorm Rooms of Mississippi and Beyond,” a Facebook group that has 73-thousand members and shares inspiration, tips and tricks. Wingerter is also a businesswoman, designing rooms for group members and even launching a unique partnership with a local company.

WXXV News 25 met with Wingerter for an exclusive interview and a look into her growing business as a dorm room designer.