About Ryan Hughes Design

Welcome to Outdoor Living Redefined

Built upon a multi-generational foundation, Ryan Hughes Design offers transformative experiences for outdoor spaces. Known as leaders in the industry, our team of experts delivers signature design elements that include the latest in spatially planned and technically engineered innovations – which adds up to a recipe for blended, brilliant luxury.

Whether it’s a holistic outdoor living approach like our Masterworks, a custom pool and spa built like no one else can, or furnishing specifically for that Ryan Hughes Design look, we’ve got our clients covered. 

We capture our client’s vision, no matter how unique, and translate it into diverse and inspired ways that garner industry awards and national media exposure. We utilize strategic creativity and uncompromising quality that translates to a tailored process that’s executed expertly with a passion for precision.

Our Team

Ryan Hughes

President/Creative Director

Sozan Hughes

Vice President/Creative Director

Erica Kaplan

Vice President of Finance

Jim White

Vice President of Operations

McKenzie Islin

Project Executive

Jonathan Milford

Senior Project Designer

Abdulaziz Algerwi

Project Designer

Cassandra Kasten

Designer

Jordan Stehofsky

Assistant Project Manager

Mercedes Rodriguez

Technical Designer

Annabella Soto Olivella

AP Coordinator

Kosta Arvanitakis

Digital Media Specialist

Tristan Werner

Quality Control Manager

Stuart Luff

Construction Manager

Donny Bryan

Construction Manager

Joashua Caravona

Construction Manager

Max Hernandez

Supervisor

Naethan Hadesty

Landscape Crew Leader

Luis Penca Maye

Crew Leader

OUR VALUES

The values we believe in

Client First, Always

World Class Client Experience

Drive to be the Best

Be the Expert

relationships

ALL Relationships Matter

resourcefulness

We Make it Happen

Adaptability

Innovate, Embrace Change, Think Differently

OUR PURPOSE

We redefine outdoor living spaces through innovative design and craftsmanship. By challenging the traditional methods, we unlock the full potential of a home’s outdoor environment

Find quick answers to common questions​

Q: Who founded Ryan Hughes Design, and what's his background?

Ryan Hughes founded the firm. He holds a Florida Certified Pool Contractors License and has spent nearly 20 years designing and building outdoor living environments with over $110 million in completed projects.

Q: What recognition has the company received?

The company has received numerous prestigious industry awards and was featured in publications like the Dream Homes Series, Perspectives on Design, Pool Magazine, and Haute Residence.