When people ask me what I do for fun, I tell them that I work. I like to be productive and there is nothing that I find more fulfilling than the creative process associated with real estate, architecture, and interior design.

Living Well in Cuenca Begins With the Right Space

Relocating to Cuenca is more than finding a property — it is about creating a home that supports your lifestyle, comfort, and long-term vision. At Cuenca Living By Design, real estate guidance is combined with architectural insight, interior design experience, and a thoughtful understanding of how people truly live within a space.

With over 30 years of experience in architecture, interior design, staging, and custom furniture — along with nearly five years of local real estate experience — Jeffrey Schmidt offers a perspective that goes beyond traditional property searches. Rather than focusing only on location and price, each home is evaluated for layout, natural light, proportion, and livability.

Jeffrey also serves as President and Co-Director of The Cuenca Foundation, reflecting a deep connection to the local community and providing clients with trusted insight into life in Cuenca.

We search across the entire available market in Cuenca — not only our own listings — to help you find the right home.

Detailed floor plans help clients decide what to bring, what to leave behind, and how a new home will function from day one.

Strategic staging and thoughtful presentation help buyers experience a property’s full potential.

Architectural planning, interior design, and high-quality custom furniture — including down-feather upholstery — create personalized living environments.

Moving to a new country involves decisions beyond the purchase itself. Clients receive access to a personally vetted network of trusted local professionals, including visa facilitators, shipping agents, attorneys, doctors, and home service providers. We also work closely with a bilingual Ecuadorian attorney who guides buyers through every legal step of the transaction.

Many properties in Cuenca remain on the market simply because buyers cannot visualize their potential. Sometimes thoughtful staging is enough; other times, design concepts and renovation ideas help reveal what a home could become. A fresh perspective often transforms how a space is experienced.

Design is most successful when the needs of the space align with the lifestyle of its occupant. Our role is to help clients see not only what a property is today, but how it can support the life they envision in Cuenca.

If you are considering a move to Cuenca — whether buying, selling, or refining a space — we invite you to reach out for additional information.

Cuenca Living By Design
Real Estate and Design Solutions for Expats

info@cuencalivingbydesign.com