About Ellie Redders Outdoor Living
Transforming Outdoor Spaces with Elegance and Functionality
Ellie Redders Outdoor Living is redefining luxury in outdoor design. With a passion for creating seamless indoor-to-outdoor transitions, we specialize in crafting custom pergolas, luxurious pools, captivating fire features, and artfully designed landscapes. Each project is tailored to harmonize beauty with usability, ensuring that your outdoor spaces become an elegant extension of your home.
Born from a collaboration between Ellie Redders Interiors and Dogwood Design, we bring together unmatched expertise in design and craftsmanship. Our team is dedicated to exceptional quality and personalized solutions that turn your vision into reality. Whether it’s a cozy gathering by a fire pit or a stunning poolside retreat, we create outdoor spaces where memories are made and cherished.

Creating Elegant and Functional Outdoor Spaces
At Ellie Redders Outdoor Living, we believe your outdoor spaces should be as elegant and functional as the interiors you cherish – designed to bring people together, inspire relaxation, and create lasting memories.

meet ellie Redders
Owner // designer
The Visionary Behind Harmonious Indoor-Outdoor Living
For over a decade, Ellie Redders has been a leading name in luxury interior design in St. Louis. Known for her attention to detail and thoughtful creativity, Ellie has built a reputation for creating spaces that reflect elegance and individuality.
Inspired by her clients’ requests for cohesive indoor and outdoor living, Ellie expanded her expertise by acquiring Dogwood Design in 2024. With this bold step, she launched Ellie Redders Outdoor Living, blending her design talents with outdoor expertise. Ellie’s passion lies in crafting luxurious, tailored outdoor spaces that seamlessly connect with her clients’ homes, creating stunning environments for relaxation, entertainment, and cherished moments.
meet Chris Graham
Owner // Designer // Project manager
Bringing Outdoor Visions to Life
Ellie Redders Outdoor Living, led by Chris Graham, is dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces into stunning, functional living areas. With a degree in Architecture from the University of Arkansas and a passion for design sparked by his mother’s encouragement, Chris has been immersed in creating beautiful outdoor environments since 2014.
From planting trees to leading construction crews, Chris’s hands-on experience has given him a deep understanding of every aspect of landscape design and construction. Before founding Ellie Redders Outdoor Living, he honed his skills at Pasiglias and Conroy Landscaping, combining real-world expertise with his formal education to bring clients’ visions to life.
Specializing in outdoor kitchens, pools, patios, fire and water features, planting plans, pergolas, and more, Chris approaches each project with purpose and creativity. His designs balance beauty and functionality, creating spaces where families can relax, connect, and make lasting memories. At Ellie Redders Outdoor Living, every project reflects Chris’s passion for design and commitment to excellence.
