Front Entry & Welcome Vestibule — Identity & First Impression
The very first thing every visitor sees — let's make it say Harvest Academy.
BeforeAfterDrag to compare today vs. the rendering
IMPORTANT NOTE: The glass vestibule and sliding window will be installed by a contractor This is the front door — the first ten seconds of every visit, every tour, every parent's first impression. New glass doors are coming from a contractor, but the feel of the space is ours to create: the Harvest Academy wheat mark and name on the wall, a beautiful framed Scripture welcoming people in, clean entry mats, and a touch of green. Right now it's a storage corner. The vision turns it into a front entry that tells everyone exactly where they are and what this school stands for.
Applying the Harvest Academy wheat decal and lettering to the entry wall, hanging the large framed "Nehemiah 2:20" sign, mounting a small visitor check-in sign, laying down two commercial entry mats, adding a potted plant, and clearing the space of the items currently stored there. The decal work rewards a steady hand (or a sign-shop assist); everything else is straightforward weekend work.
- Wheat-stalk wall decal (gold/tan, brand mark)
- HARVEST ACADEMY + FAITH · FAMILY · EDUCATION vinyl lettering
- Framed Nehemiah 2:20 scripture sign (wood frame matching corridor)
- Navy 'Welcome — all visitors check in at the office' sign
- 2 commercial-grade walk-off mats
- Tall planter + plant
- Decal application kit (squeegee, painter's tape, tape measure, level)
- Picture-hanging hardware + wall anchors
- Wall cleaner / degreaser for surface prep
- Tape measure
- Long or laser level
- Squeegee/smoothing card
- Painter's tape
- Pencil
- Drill/driver
- Stud finder
- Step stool
- Microfiber cloths
| Item | Store | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat-stalk wall decal + Harvest Academy vinyl lettering | Local sign shop | $120–$250 |
| Large framed Nehemiah 2:20 scripture sign | Print/frame shop | $110–$200 |
| Navy 'Welcome / visitors check in' sign | Print shop | $25–$50 |
| 2 commercial walk-off entry mats | Lowe's | $80–$180 |
| Tall planter + plant (live or faux) | HomeGoods/Target | $45–$90 |
| Hardware, anchors, prep supplies | Lowe's | $25–$40 |
Contractor exclusion: the glass entry doors, interior glass storefront wall, and sliding check-in window are installed separately by a contractor — not part of this project. Sequence around the contractor: confirm the glass install happens BEFORE decal/signage go up so wall surfaces are final. Stored items (coat rack, vests, totes) need a new home. Confirm wall surface is clean, smooth, fully-cured paint for vinyl adhesion. Floor, paint, trim, lighting, and EXIT sign stay as-is.
One family or a local business. Great fit for a family with patience and an eye for detail, or a sign/print business that could donate or discount the custom decal and framed sign.
Be the first to chip in toward this project's $820 goal.
Your family covers the materials and completes the build.
Chip in money — another family handles the work.