That WS secretary desk is gorgeous. I can see why you are drawn to it. I have this Pottery Barn Graham secretary desk in mahogany. I really love how it looks and it's just the right size for me. I'm not sure if it's too traditional for your tastes though. Crate & Barrel offers this Newman desk. It's a lot more affordable than the WS desk, so if your children destroyed it maybe it wouldn't be quite such a loss. Crate & Barrel also offers this Clarke secretary desk. Not quite the same look, but very modern. CB2 has a similarly modern, but more spare desk in the Intimo. Room and Board offers this nice looking office armoire in a variety of finishes.

well we had ones like it in high school.

Really? My light photo isn't showing up! Ok, this is the one from curry and company: Looking for frosted rather than clear or seeded (3 mini pendants over an island 51” D x 96” L). The island is for prep (with sink) and I prefer a lot of light – have cans in, don’t want cans over island or cleanup sink. I’ll be using the sink, Instant Pot pressure cooker, and sous vide on island so steam is an issue with clear glass, and I don’t want glare. Matching or close to matching schoolhouse light for over cleanup sink on perimeter behind the island, centered over the passthrough window. Perhaps another one in front of pocket door (not yet installed). Below is the actual space, without and with flooring (ignore the chair rail please). Below that is a render I did long ago (ignore door style, pull style, all the various ‘feet’ styles please. This is just a front-on render to show that side, with island in front, and fridge side as well. Looking for antique brass, but I can antique polished brass myself if needed. ETA: Adding overhead view as the above is rather confusing: All help appreciated, links or manufacturer names so I can locate any suggestions, thanks!

That is a severely TRADITIONAL kitchen design & not transitional with the raised panel doors, columns & arched cornices. The glaze on the cabinet makes it even more traditional in style. See the examples below. Traditional solutions all.