Introduction
Tribus Interior Design was built on years of experience, trusted relationships, and a passion for creating spaces that are both beautiful and highly functional.
Susan Vernon, President and Principal of Tribus Interior Design, discovered her passion for the industry early in life while growing up with her father, a builder. That foundation led her to Dillard-Jones Builders, where she spent years honing her expertise in client selections and the interior design aspects of custom homebuilding, playing an integral role in helping homeowners bring their vision to life during a period of tremendous growth in the industry.
That experience ultimately led to the launch of Tribus Interior Design in 2017 — a studio rooted in collaboration, thoughtful design, and a deep understanding of how people want to live in their spaces. Since opening, the firm has grown to serve custom builders, renovation projects, and independent residential and commercial clients across the Carolinas and beyond.
Today, Susan’s experience and long-standing relationships within the industry continue to shape the foundation of Tribus. The team believes great design is never just about appearances or the current trends, it’s about creating environments that feel intentional, comfortable, and lasting. Every project is approached with a balance of creativity, practicality, and personal connection, resulting in spaces that feel refined without sacrificing warmth or livability.
Meet the Team
Susan Peace-Vernon
President & Principal
Baylie Weeks
Director of Design
Guided by a family legacy of home building and creative pursuits, Baylie’s love for arranging and organizing has been a constant since childhood. Specializing in eclectic, cozy, and collected design, she brings vibrancy to spaces through her appreciation for color and statement pieces. She values both modern and traditional design, tailoring each project to the client’s taste and location. At Tribus, she finds joy in the diverse geographical locations we design for, embracing the exciting challenges presented by a broad spectrum of architecture and clientele. She grew up in competitive dance and still coaches clogging today as a hobby and enjoys traveling the country for competitions.
Amanda Fleegal
Interior Designer
Lyra Buckley
Interior Designer
Meet Lyra, who is passionate about creating spaces that show off her unique style. Having moved extensively, her love for design took off as she transformed her rooms with eclectic inspirations, from hand-painted Turkish rugs to ceiling clouds. Lyra loves on working closely with clients, providing them with a personalized touch that brings them joy. Social by nature, she enjoys the camaraderie of her team at Tribus, which she considers friends both inside and outside the office.
Rebecca Snyder
Designer
Passionate about hands-on design experiences, Rebecca thrives on exploring job sites and selecting materials. Inspired by Mid-Century Modern styles, she infuses excitement into spaces with rich textures and vibrant colors. Whether by the lake, in the mountains, or at our Greenville office, she embraces all project locations. She loves exploring cities and enjoys finding new hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, markets, and stores.
Ariel Spuzzillo
Interior Designer
Ariel loves seeing her clients’ excitement when a design comes to life. She enjoys guiding clients through the design process and creating spaces that are both beautiful and functional while making the journey seamless from concept to completion. Ariel earned her Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Design from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she also minored in Art History and competed on the UMass Equestrian Team. After graduating, she moved to South Carolina to pursue her design career and quickly fell in love with the Lowcountry lifestyle. Outside of work, Ariel enjoys riding horses, walking her dachshunds Daphne and Henry, traveling, and exploring Charleston’s incredible food scene.
Kathleen Pratt
Interior Designer, NCIDQ
Classically trained with a lifelong love of design, Kathleen’s background spans from creating vision board collages for her bedroom to graduating from Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture. With 13 years of experience, she creates spaces that are thoughtful, functional, and beautifully tailored to the people who live in them. Now NCIDQ certified, Kathleen blends form with function in every project she collaborates on and brings a detail-forward approach to her work. She feels just as comfortable on the jobsite as she does exploring the Lowcountry by boat with her husband and two little girls. In her “spare” time, you might find her experimenting with new styles of painting, taking a ballet class, or better yet trading high intensity workouts for queso and ice cream cones!
Rebekah Acosta
Operations Manager
Rebekah, our welcoming and outgoing presence at Tribus, brings a unique perspective shaped by a childhood passion for home design games. Though her primary role involves greeting clients and educating people on what we do, Rebekah finds joy in observing the intricate work of designers, drawing inspiration from her past experience in construction. Rebekah also loves to play Soccer.
Laurene Duclos
Coastal Operations Manager
The People
A company is only as good as the people who are a part of it and we are fortunate to have some of the best people in the business. From our Principal to Interior Specialists, we are a family of passionate people who care about your project.