At Coverings 2026, we honored 25 outstanding projects that demonstrated spectacular craftsmanship and creativity in the use of tile and stone. This week we’re spotlighting the 2026 CID Award winner for Residential Ceramic Tile Design.
Project: Odyssey
Installer: Ryan Hughes Design
Location: Tampa, Florida, USA
192 feet long. 100,000 gallons. 5,700 square feet of glass tile. And that’s just the pool. Our winner for Residential Ceramic Tile Design is Ryan Hughes Design with “Odyssey”. Ryan Hughes Design has taken waterfront luxury and completely reimagined it across 14,500 square feet of outdoor living. Water isn’t just a feature here — it’s the heartbeat of the entire property. Every sightline connects to it. Every space flows toward it. A sunken fire lounge, a 33-jet spa, floating walkways, integrated artwork, a live wall, and a two-story slide that reminds you a home this sophisticated still knows how to have fun. This is architecture, landscape, and lifestyle fused into one seamless, breathtaking experience — built not just for one generation, but for all the celebrations yet to come.
Do you have a recently completed project showcasing innovative tile and stone design and installation? Explore the CID Awards and submit your work for Coverings 2027 this summer!