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The high-tech finishes and fittings of this kitchen create a flamboyant contrast to the rustic barn in which it is set

A view of this contemporary kitchen featuring polished architecture, ceiling, house, interior design, real estate, room, brown — A view of this contemporary kitchen featuring polished concrete flooring, stianless steel kitchen appliances/faucets, stainleess steel countertop, phenolic resin cabinetry

A view of this contemporary kitchen featuring polished architecture, ceiling, furniture, interior design, lobby, table, brown, orange

A view of this contemporary kitchen featuring polished architecture, countertop, interior design, kitchen, real estate, black

A view of this contemporary kitchen featuring polished cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, interior design, kitchen, black, brown

A view of this contemporary kitchen featuring polished architecture, countertop, interior design, kitchen, lobby, brown

An interest in the dramatic impact of commercial film sets provided the inspiration for this new kitchen in an old barn now used as a vacation home.

Architect Jay Deguchi of Suyama Peterson Deguchi says the owner wanted his new kitchen to become an eye-catching centerpiece within the rustic barn.

"It had to be flamboyant and different. He enjoys technology, and liked the idea of having machines juxtaposed against the primitive barn," says Deguchi.

The barn is T-shaped and lined with cedar tongue-and-groove paneling. The kitchen occupies one bar of the T and opens onto the living area, which includes space for storing the owner's cars and motorcycle collection.

To create a sophisticated, modern look, wall-mounted cabinetry is finished in a highly polished, stainless steel veneer. Appliances are integrated and grilles above the refrigerator and ventilation units line up with the top of the cabinetry.

To complement this, the 20ft-long island is topped by a long sheet of stainless steel that wraps over it from end to end.

"The sheet was delivered in one huge coil, and when we unrolled it, we were struck by its natural leather-like texture. We decided to just clean it, rather than polishing it like the wall cabinetry.

"This gave us the opportunity to retain the organic beauty of the raw stainless steel, and to play with the differences in the character and finishes of the steel," says the architect.

To reinforce the contrast, the custom integral sink was finished to a smooth, refined and highly polished state. The linen surface of the orange phenolic resin panels on the door and drawer fronts of cabinetry in the island introduces another texture to the space.

To top it off, three large light fixtures illuminate the space. These fiberglass lamps are painted orange on the inside with a stainless steel shade on the outside.

"The kitchen area is so large that it needed some definition above the island. These fittings are dramatic and cast a glow over the whole space," says Deguchi.