The Benefits of Accent Lighting

Fixing up your room with new furniture, decor and other accessories will put you on the right track to a successful makeover, but accent lighting can bring the theme together and make the space feel complete. Whether you’re interested in wall sconces, floodlights, recessed lights or tracking lighting, there are dozens of options to choose from that can cater to the look you’re going for. Best of all, as simple as accent lighting may be, it can make a large impact on the overall feel of the room.

1. It makes a stunning focal point.

Turn your guests’ heads as they enter the room with the perfect accent lighting. Certainly, the point of this fixture is to focus light on another area or object, but it can be an attraction zone on its own

2. It can accentuate your wall decor.

Or, if you want the room to revolve around a certain piece of wall decor, accent lighting can make this happen. Relying on overhead lighting or floor lamps to bring attention to decorations doesn’t work well because it isn’t focused in on them. With accent lighting, the fixture can hug your wall decor effortlessly.

3. It can improve the atmosphere in your room.

If you’re looking for a subtle way to set the right tone in the room, accent lighting can do the job for

you. This especially holds true if you’re interested in dimmers – lights that can dim and brighten manually – as they can transform a room from dark and romantic to cozy and welcoming.

4. It’s the perfect yearround decor piece.

Many of your pieces of decor likely have a timestamp – they’re either out for one season or seemingly dull halfway through the year. Accent lighting, however, can make the perfect decoration year-round. Talk with a professional about what style of fixture would look best in your room, regardless of the time of year.

5. There are so many styles!

As stated earlier, there are ample styles of accent lighting fixtures to choose from. This allows you to be versatile and make the best decisions based on the atmosphere you’re trying to evoke. Moreover, consider getting in contact with a design consultant from Decorating Den Interiors. He or she can come over to your home and provide a free consultation to properly assess the space and offer design suggestions. This educated assistance can help you make the best decision toward sprucing up your space.

For more information, Call Sally Giar at 727-789- 4886.

“Kawa”

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After previously owning a Hibachi restaurant in the Smoky Mountains, Jerry and his wife moved down to Florida just two years ago, buying Kawa from former steakhouse Kumo. Since then, they’ve updated the restaurant in authentic Japanese style, complete with new menus, specials, and even more sushi! “We do this [Kawa Steakhouse] like a family style,” Jerry says, which is just what many people experience when coming into the restaurant. Local guide Wendy writes, “I was so impressed. The service was wonderful and the food is absolutely delicious. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. We will be back!”

In addition to the friendly atmosphere, Kawa is also known for simulating an authentic Japanese dining experience, which countless customers have enjoyed. Visitor Jacob B said, “This Japanese steakhouse is fantastic! The scenery really sets the mood that you’re in Japan! The food is excellent! The service is amazing and they are super nice. I would totally recommend coming here!” Another happy visitor named John was impressed after his first visit to Kawa: “I was a big fan of Arigatos back in the day and I have to say Kawa was much more authentic. Food was excellent, chef was outstanding, great service,” he said. “Definitely going back.”

While Kawa remains closed for in-door dining, Jerry and his wife are looking forward to welcoming their guests back inside the restaurant in the near future. This is great news for sushilovers like Lisa, who miss the steakhouse. “We enjoy our sushi every time we order from Kawa,” Lisa said. “Hope the restaurant will reopen for dine in soon.” Though you may not be able to experience Japan sitting inside Kawa right now, you can still enjoy all the great, fresh flavors in your own home with takeout and delivery! Kawa is currently open from 11:30 AM to 9 PM every day, offering either takeout or delivery from both Uber Eats and Door Dash. Presently, Jerry is proud to offer all day TOGO hibachi specials, including Shrimp, Chicken, and Steak Hibachi! This special is available Monday-Thursday and on Sundays.

Recently, my family and I had the opportunity to try each of these delicious specials, and we were quite pleased! All three of these TOGO meals came with fried rice, (yum!) clear soup, and vegetables, and were reasonably priced. We also ordered some of Kawa’s sushi, the Tempa Bay Sushi roll, which was fresh, tasty, and exciting! This unique roll boasts fried red snapper, cucumber, crab, mayo, and eel sauce and is now a family favorite. My personal favorite though, was the delicious hibachi flavor itself! The rice, vegetables, and steak’s flavors blended together

wonderfully, and I can’t remember a time where I enjoyed it more!

My dad and I, who both ordered the steak, also noticed the high quality of the meat. This comes as no surprise, seeing that Jerry buys Premium Angus Steak that is both delicious and even healthier tasting. But we’re not the only ones impressed. Kawa fan Betty M. said that “This is the best Japanese Hibachi I have ever had. Steaks so fresh!!”

Another local named Donna said she’s “tried other places, but Kawa Quality is superior.” And Quality is indeed something the steakhouse takes pride in, as

the owners shared with me. In fact, Kawa uses extremely fresh fish that often comes right from Japan! Other times, fish will be delivered to Kawa from places like Alaska depending on what fish is available at the time. Kawa only likes to serve the best of the best, and to the owners, it is more important that the customers are happy than how much the freshest fish cost.

But if the fish is fresh, you know the sushi will be too! Kawa customer T.R. said, “Best sushi I’ve experienced in the area. Consider myself a sushi connoisseur and they are top notch.” And there are many others who agree! Reviewer Jay V. writes, “Wow! After moving to the area 3 years ago and countless misses we finally found our Go To Sushi place. Top shelf and authentic, the food and service is outstanding,” he says.

Some popular rolls people love include the dragon roll, the volcano roll, the Poke Poke Roll, (Jerry’s favorite), and the signature Kawa Roll – and that’s just for starters! Kawa also has a nice selection of vegetarian rolls like the Oshiko and the Vegetable Dragon that can

be customized just the way you like. And if you still don’t know where to begin, local guide Victor suggests trying “the Yummy roll & Monster Roll if you like spicy tuna! It’s a little messy,” he says, “but it’s one of my favorites!” To top it off, Kawa has a full-size bar, with everything from beer to Sake to help you unwind. They also offer lunch and sushi specials every week!

It’s no doubt I’m very impressed by Kawa Japanese Steakhouse, as are many in the community who love and appreciate amazing Japanese food. No matter what you come for, whether it be the family atmosphere or the authentic style – the delicious hibachi or the flavorful sushi – Kawa does it right. But try it for yourself! Place an order today and enjoy some of the freshest, tastiest, and most authentic flavors in town!

Kawa Japanese Steak House & Sushi is located at 8631 Little Road, New Port Richey. For orders, call (727) 841-6988 or visit www.kawahibachisushi. com. Follow Kawa on Facebook!

“Coastal Jaw”

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As the practice grew, he expanded to five locations in Palm Harbor, Spring Hill, New Port Richey, Trinity, and Tampa. Our dynamic, surgical based multispecialty team consists of Dr. Michael A, Pikos, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Kenneth L. Anderson III, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Jason B. Blundell, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Lindsey Pikos Rosati, Periodontist, Dr. Anthony M. Pikos, Periodontist, and Dr. Philip J. Hedger, Prosthodontist, who are committed to the practice’s mission to provide exceptional dental

From left to right - Dr. Kenneth L. Anderson III, Dr. Jason B. Blundell, Dr. Michael A. Pikos, Dr. Lindsey Pikos Rosati, Dr. Anthony M. Pikos, and Dr. Philip J. Hedger

care under one roof while creating a safe, welcoming environment to make all patients feel like family. The practice specializes in dental implants with an emphasis on the Same Day Teeth® procedure created by Dr. Michael A. Pikos.

Same Day Teeth® is an innovative surgical procedure that bypasses the traditional dental implant’s time-consuming process and allows for the placement of implants and new teeth to occur on the very same day. Same Day Teeth® protocol begins with a 3D cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan, which will provide us with 3D images of your bone, nerve pathways, soft tissues, and teeth, which allows us to determine

the optimal placement of your implants using the best digital assessment software and related stateof-the-art technology to ensure that your treatment is truly customized. Most service providers, especially corporate-based, treat everyone the same way with the one-size-fits-all mentality. You are as unique as your fingerprint and as a result, we draw from a variety of digital-based, precision solutions to give you a customized beautiful natural smile and restore your ability to eat and chew foods that you love. Our unique approach not only includes a comprehensive treatment plan for each of our patients, but also a thorough explanation.

“The best around not only in Florida but I am convinced the best in the nation”, states Nicholas Louis. Nicholas received traditional dental implants for his Same Day Teeth® procedure. Dental implants are artificial tooth roots surgically placed in your jaw to support replacement teeth. These replacement teeth are designed to look and feel like your natural teeth, restore the aesthetic appearance of your smile, provide optimal functionality, and reduce your risk of developing other oral health issues. Coastal Jaw Surgery offers several dental implant options to ensure your smile is natural and custom to you.

Same Day Teeth® offers patients a beautiful, natural smile completed on the same day with the use of dental implants, zygomatic implants, or subperiosteal implants. Patients who are missing all of the teeth in their upper jaw or whose teeth have broken down due to advanced periodontal disease may be good candidates for zygomatic dental implants. These implants are longer and anchored in the upper jawbone near the zygoma bone. Patients who are experiencing significant bone loss in the lower jaw may be good candidates for subperiosteal implants. This type of implant must be custom-made to fit the contours of a patient’s bone. Whether it is traditional dental implants, zygomatic implants, or subperiosteal implants, we have a solution to your missing teeth or loose dentures.

If you have been told you can’t have dental implants due to bone loss, Coastal Jaw Surgery is the answer for you. Our doctors have the opportunity to help you with missing teeth or ill-fitted dentures now with Same Day Teeth®’s solutions to traditional dental implants. We encourage second opinions. We want to make sure that the best treatment possible is presented to you so the end result gives you back your smile and selfconfidence.

Our Coastal Jaw Surgery team of oral and maxillofacial surgeons, periodontists, and prosthodontist have 65 combined years of experience within the realm of implant dentistry, oral surgery, periodontics, and prosthodontics. There is no better place to go for your comprehensive implant care.

If you are missing teeth or wear dentures that aren’t fitting right - call Coastal Jaw Surgery to make a Same Day Teeth® appointment today.

Transform your smile. Change your life with Same Day Teeth® at Coastal Jaw Surgery!

Call 800-NEW-LOOK or visit www.CoastalJaw.com to book your appointment today!