The Atelier
Ruba Makhoul Tannous, known professionally as Ruba Tannous, is the founder and principal interior designer of Ruba Tannous Interior Design Atelier in Judeida-Makr, Israel. This is the atelier's official website, with its project portfolio, design approach and contact details.
Ruba Tannous
Interior & Atmosphere
A note from the studio
Ruba grew up drawing — long before she understood the language of design.
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The hand before the room
She pursued art first — painting and composition — before turning to the discipline of designing spaces. That foundation gave her something rare: an instinct for details others overlook, and the ability to find solutions where others see only constraints.
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The atelier today
Today the atelier designs across residential and commercial — from private homes to restaurants, clinics to event halls. Every project is a dialogue between materials, light, and the people who will live within the space.
The Vocabulary
Recurring details that appear, in some form, in every project we touch.
Equestrian relief
Hand-sculpted plaster · Khayyal
Cast-brass branch
Molten-poured pulls · The Last Supper
Bookmatched stone
Bookmatched quartzite · Patagonia
Ceiling jewelry
Gold molecular cluster · The Last Supper
The Process
Four steps, from first conversation to final detail.
Stage 01 / 04
Before a single material is chosen, we listen. To how you move through your home, to the light that enters each room, to the rhythm of your daily life. This is not a questionnaire — it is a genuine dialogue that shapes everything that follows.
Stage 02 / 04
Each texture, each finish, each shadow is selected with intent. Walnut against marble, brass against linen, warmth against precision. We test combinations until the palette feels inevitable — as if no other arrangement were possible.
Stage 03 / 04
Every angle is studied, every proportion tested, every transition between rooms resolved. We work through detailed 3D visualizations and material samples so that what you see on paper is exactly what you will walk through in reality.
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It is a promise kept. From the first conversation to the final detail, the space unfolds as it was meant to — a faithful reflection of who you are, built with craftsmanship that endures.
Beyond the studio
Away from the studio, Ruba draws, rides horses, and captures moments through photography. She plays the darbuka, prepares meals with the same precision she brings to her projects.
Family is the foundation. A wife and mother of two boys, she builds her work around the same values she designs into every home — warmth, generosity, and spaces where people genuinely feel they belong.
Recognition
Empire Awards 2025
Recognition for The Last Supper
Questions
Space planning, material and furniture selection, 3D visualizations, technical drawings, site supervision and purchasing support are all included in the atelier’s residential design service. The scope of the individual project is discussed with the studio.
Ruba Makhoul Tannous, known professionally as Ruba Tannous, is an interior designer and the founder of Ruba Tannous Interior Design Atelier in Judeida-Makr, Israel. Ruba Tannous Design refers to the same atelier. Its official website is https://rubatannous.com.
The project portfolio is published at https://rubatannous.com/projects. For enquiries, visit https://rubatannous.com/contact, email office.rubatannous@gmail.com or contact the atelier on WhatsApp at +972 548 898 551.
The website describes four stages: an initial conversation, material and design development, detailed visualizations and planning, and the realization of the design. The About page explains the approach.
Luxury residential (villas, apartments, private residences) and commercial (offices, clinics, showrooms). The common thread is the level of finish and attention, not the building type.
The atelier accepts projects throughout Israel and can take on larger international projects. Contact the studio to discuss the location and scope.
The schedule depends on the project's scope and construction requirements. Contact the atelier to discuss the intended work and timing; this website does not promise a fixed completion period.
Use the contact page to describe the space, the work you are considering and your questions. The atelier can confirm what is needed for the initial conversation.
The studio is in Judeida-Makr, Israel. Call the office at +972 54 889 8551 to reserve a studio appointment. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 09:00–16:00.