My kitchen table seats only 3 and my dining room table has only 6 chairs. So, how many plates do I really need? I need a lot more than 6! I can honestly say that I get asked that question by almost every client I have. 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? We went down to only ONE dish per family member. They had to clean it after every meal. When we had company, we used paper plates. It kept me from ever having to do huge pile of dishes again, and I was much happier. Always save money — A dinnerware service for 6 or 12 set can be a great bargain.
If you find a quality set that you can buy for less than it would costs to get the specific recommended number, do that. Otherwise, save every penny you can when you are starting out and buy the minimum. Trust me. You will find plenty of other stuff to buy. Just why? Do you ever really use those except when your dinner plates are used? You could probably get a new or almost new set for almost nothing. The Quality — Plus, with thrift stores, you could probably afford better quality.
I have gotten really expensive sets by snagging them a few pieces at a time. It seems people who buy high quality china do not want an incomplete set. They will donate it and buy new, and we get the benefit. It gives you something to look for when you shop. Plus, family members are always looking for gift ideas. Of they know you are collecting a set, they can be on the lookout for missing pieces.
The Investment — Fancy china can be worth a pretty penny. Buy it, collect a full set, take good care of it, and when you decide to change to another pattern, you could resale and make a buck or two. Our family has a small set of dishes that we keep in our cabinets for everyday, and a few sets of china that I have collected in my china cabinet for years.
I even have a few in storage. Cause I got control of that dish situation most of the time. You can check out my collection here.
Right now, it's very popular to register for place settings made up of pieces that don't match. I don't think that's a smart choice. You'll find if you start with a core set of matching pieces, patterned, banded, or solid, it'll be easier to add other patterns and colors and personalize your table settings. Over time, you're bound to inherit family heirlooms or be tempted by dishware at flea marketsr. Perhaps you'll want to have fun accessorizing with holiday-themed appetizer plates, square Asian dishes, or vintage glass plates.
You'll find it easier to mix and match add-on pieces to a set of basics and especially if it's white. A You don't! That's why I warn couples not to fall into a trendy trap and register for a fashion forward pattern that will one day leave them scratching their heads and saying, "What were we thinking?
When you're browsing on the web, look under patterns organized by "classic," "traditional", and "contemporary" for designs that have proved to be enduring. If you're seriously in doubt or "in love" with something trendy, your best bet is to avoid a very expensive pattern that you'll feel obliged to use forever.
Just as you'll own more than one great handbag or sofa in your lifetime, chances are another dinnerware pattern will appeal to you down the road and you can have just as much fun updating your tabletop wardrobe as you do revamping your clothes closet.
A Most people opt for stainless steel because it's relatively inexpensive and easy to care for and there's an abundance of patterns to complement every taste. But, if you're smitten by silver and think it's in your guests' gift budgets, there's no reason to shy away from it. Silver has a color and luster that you just can't get from stainless.
If you love it, use it every day and you'll find tarnish won't build up as long as you rotate the pieces in your drawer. While you can safely wash silver in the dishwasher, to prevent dark spots, you'll want to separate it from stainless steel in the flatware caddy.
I also think it's worth taking the time to dry it by hand to prevent water spots from baking on during the dry cycle. With use, you'll notice a patina of tiny, fine lines build up on silverware's surface, giving it a warm glow--think of this as a sign the pieces were used and enjoyed.
Check that fork tines are smoothly polished on their tips and inside edges. Compare bowl shapes to find the one you like best. Of course you want a pattern that appeals to your eye, but make sure it also feels comfortable in your hand.
Give it the twirl test -- spin it as if you're eating spaghetti. In the store, rest the fork and knife on the rim of a plate to be sure they're well balanced and don't roll off the plate's edge.
Unless you want to coordinate your flatware to a specific dinnerware pattern consider classic designs such as the rat tail, beaded edge, or a hammered texture that go well with most dinnerware styles. A Dinnerware is pretty tough stuff and dishwasher safe, especially if it's been manufactured by machine and even when it's hand painted or has a metallic band. In some cases, however, dinnerware that's hand-thrown until it's very thin could be too fragile to hold up to the stress of a dishwasher.
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