Front Office — Reception, Workspace & Family Welcome
The heart of the school's hospitality — where every family checks in, every visitor is greeted, and every student feels known.
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The front office is where the school's "welcome" becomes a real place. The vision is warm and professional: a proper reception desk at the check-in window, comfortable workspace for staff, a cozy seating corner for waiting families, and the Harvest Academy name on the wall in full. It's the room where a nervous new parent gets put at ease and where the day-to-day care of the school happens. This is a bigger project than most — so it's built to be shared.
This project comes in three tiers, and families or businesses can sponsor any one of them: Tier 1 — Furniture & Storage: the reception desk, work desks, chairs, cabinets, and sofa. A great fit for a business sponsor or a furniture donation. Tier 2 — Comfort: the accent chair, rug, lamps, and the cozy touches that make families feel at home. Tier 3 — Identity & Décor: the Harvest Academy wall logo, mission and welcome signs, plants, and art — a beautiful, beginner-friendly afternoon.
- Reception/front desk (L-shape with transaction counter)
- 1–2 office work desks
- 2 ergonomic task chairs
- Freestanding storage cabinets + counter for back wall
- Loveseat / small sofa
- Accent chair + throw blanket
- Area rug + non-slip rug pad
- Side table + 2 table lamps
- Harvest Academy tree-logo wall decal + "Rooted in Truth. Growing in Grace." lettering
- Framed "Our Mission" sign
- "Welcome — We're glad you're here" window sign
- Small "Welcome" desk plate
- 2–3 potted plants + planters
- Framed art + desk organization accessories
- Decal application kit + picture-hanging hardware + wall anchors
- Cordless drill/driver
- Phillips + flathead screwdrivers
- Allen / hex keys
- Rubber mallet
- Tape measure
- Level
- Utility knife
- Squeegee / smoothing card
- Step stool
| Item | Store | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 — Reception/front desk (L-shape w/ transaction counter) | Lowe's / office retailer | $700–$2,000 |
| Tier 1 — 1–2 office work desks | Office retailer | $300–$800 |
| Tier 1 — 2 ergonomic task chairs | Lowe's / office retailer | $300–$700 |
| Tier 1 — Freestanding storage cabinets + counter (back wall) | Lowe's / online | $600–$1,500 |
| Tier 1 — Loveseat / small sofa | HomeGoods / retail | $400–$800 |
| Tier 2 — Accent chair + throw blanket | HomeGoods / Target | $150–$350 |
| Tier 2 — Area rug + non-slip rug pad | HomeGoods / Lowe's | $120–$300 |
| Tier 2 — Side table + 2 table lamps | HomeGoods / Target | $80–$200 |
| Tier 3 — Harvest Academy tree-logo decal + tagline lettering | Local sign shop | $130–$260 |
| Tier 3 — Framed 'Our Mission' sign | Print/frame shop | $80–$150 |
| Tier 3 — 'Welcome — We're glad you're here' window sign | Sign shop / online | $30–$60 |
| Tier 3 — Small 'Welcome' desk plate | Target / online | $15–$30 |
| Tier 3 — Potted plants (2–3) + planters | HomeGoods / Lowe's | $70–$150 |
| Tier 3 — Framed art + desk accessories | HomeGoods / Target | $80–$180 |
| Tier 3 — Hanging hardware + decal application kit | Lowe's | $25–$40 |
Measure before buying furniture — the reception desk must fit the check-in window location with clear circulation; confirm back-wall length for cabinets. Coordinate with the contractor's sliding check-in window (from the entry project) before placing the desk. The render shows built-in-looking cabinetry, but the plan is freestanding modular cabinets pushed together — no carpenter needed. The burgundy valance is reused, not purchased. Clear all existing clutter (chairs, shelving, totes, coat rack) first and confirm a destination for anything reused elsewhere. Floor, paint, trim, ceiling lighting, window, and valance stay as-is.
Ideal multi-sponsor or business project. A local business (office-furniture dealer, bank, realtor, or church partner) is a natural fit for Tier 1 — possibly as a donated or discounted furniture package. Tiers 2 and 3 are perfect for one or two families who want to handle comfort and styling.
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