Third, for some holidays you might add a folding table or two with folding chairs to seat 12 and you need more plates. Or, the garbage disposal decides to eat a spoon? Or any number of other mishaps and disasters that could descend on your evening? You can see where this is headed. The number of chairs at your table is only the start of how many plates, bowls, glasses, spoons, forks, etc. My rule of thumb is an additional 4 of everything.
That has a place setting for only 8. I also have China that my mom currently has for now that has a placesetting for 8. I have some of the accessories that go with each of these sets.
Everytime I see a new set of dishes that are neat and I point them out to DH he goes blind. Joined Jan 30, You are a dish addict I think! I don't even have one actual full set of dishes. All mine are hand me downs from my mom, or partial sets I've bought. I'd love to get a nice set of Disney themed dishes someday! Joined Apr 3, I have two sets but only use one set. Oh do paper plates count?
Then that would make it three. Joined Mar 14, Joined Jul 25, Everyday 1 set service for 16 China 4 sets range from 8 to 24 services. Joined Jun 28, Complete, or are we counting partial? I don't think we have any more complete sets yes, I'm clumsy and have broken a number of plates, bowls and cups over the years. We have two partial settings for 4.
I did have an unopened 4-place setting that was complete and had been kept in storage, but we gave it away. We have a number of pieces, but no set is complete. We don't eat on these, just collect 'em. Joined Dec 27, Joined Mar 25, Joined Feb 22, I have everyday dishes, patio dishes, Christmas china, regular china and two sets of antique china.
SC Minnie I'm no quitter - Are we there yet? Joined May 18, I want a full set of all white dishes but DH doesn't understand the need. Learn how your comment data is processed. Skip to main content Skip to footer Just 3 people live in our house and yet we had a lot of dishes. Remember how many people live in your house full-time.
Take one category at a time. Coffee mugs, glasses, plates, silverware, and bowls. Remove them from the cabinets and stage them on the counter or table. Reduce every category Stand back. Assess the cabinet space. I use stickie notes to re-plan each shelf and drawer. Take your time. Enjoy the empty cabinets.
Clean the shelves. Near the fridge. How many types of glasses do you need? I think juice glasses are useless. Dinner plates are heavy. Store them on lower shelves or in drawers. Get rid of elements of place settings you do not use. Donate extras. Avoid using shelves that are out of reach. Empty spaces are calming. I find it much easier to clean the kitchen since we downsized.
I can always wash a few pieces of silverware if needed. How many donation boxes are leaving your house today? Comments Great post! Every time you use this photo, I want to go out and buy square dishes! Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Footer Join the Simply Enough Community. Sign up to receive updates and our monthly newsletter. Sign Me Up.
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