Sidewalk Stories: The Heart of Home

Sidewalk Stories: The Heart of Home
September 11, 2025 Angela Anthony

We’re excited to share the latest chapter of our Sidewalk Stories series at Helms Design District, and this time we’re sinking into something soft — with a spotlight on the furniture and design showrooms that anchor our campus and the talented teams behind them.

Whether you’re drawn in by a perfectly sculpted lounge chair or the calming vibe of a beautifully curated space, there’s something unmistakably inspiring about the design energy at Helms.

Illustrator Nancy Nimoy, a longtime Helms tenant, captures the feel of this chapter beautifully, with a warm and welcoming setting that reminds us all why thoughtful design matters. It’s not just about how something looks. It’s about how it makes you feel.

Come for the comfy chair. Stay for the everything.

More than just places to shop, our showrooms are a destination for dreamers, doers, and design lovers alike. You’ll find timeless classics and innovative new pieces, eco-conscious materials, and design icons — all under one creative roof. From modern minimalism to rich, layered luxury, the District offers something for every taste and every room in the house.

But what truly sets Helms apart? The people. Each showroom is staffed by experts who are not only passionate about design — they live and breathe it. Whether you’re furnishing your first apartment, rethinking your living room, or sourcing pieces for a full-scale renovation, you’ll find guidance, creativity, and genuine collaboration around every corner.

Design Lives Here

At Helms Design District, you’ll find:

  • Expert guidance from experienced design consultants
  • Custom furniture options tailored to your space and lifestyle
  • Sustainable and locally crafted pieces
  • Design services to help bring your vision to life
  • Showrooms representing leading brands

This is more than a shopping trip — it’s a chance to explore what’s possible when creativity and comfort meet.

What’s Next

Sidewalk Stories continues in the weeks ahead with more illustrations, more community highlights, and more of what makes Helms feel like home. From pasta to people, chairs to creativity, we invite you to keep following along. Because here, there’s always more to discover. 

Check out our website and social channels as we roll out this celebration of the people, places, and moments that make Helms unique.

Meet Nancy Nimoy

We couldn’t have asked for a better creative partner for this campaign. Nancy Nimoy has been part of the Helms Design District community for more years than we can count, an integral thread in the creative fabric of our campus.

Known for her keen eye, vibrant color palette, and unmistakable sense of humor, Nancy has a unique ability to capture the spirit of people and places with warmth and wit. Her work spans everything from book jackets to theater posters to fashion campaigns, and now, it’s bringing the story of Helms to life through illustration.

Whether she’s painting on canvas or sketching on an iPad, Nancy brings a sense of discovery to every project she touches. Through this series, her distinct artistic style will spotlight the eclectic mix of makers, proprietors, and experiences that define Helms.