THE BASICS:
Place Settings and Accessories
Everyday dinnerware sets usually include 4 pieces per set: dinner plate, salad
plate, bowl, and cup. Most middle of the road and higher-end sets will include
5 pieces per set: dinner plate, salad plate, bread plate, cup, and saucer. Soup
bowls are then sold separately. Here are a few guidelines for deciding how many
place settings to purchase.
If buying in the everyday category, you will probably buy a boxed set. These
typically have at least 4 place settings per box, but can be found with 8 or
more. When selecting finer and more expensive china, think about the dinner
parties you typically have – perhaps 6 to 8 people. But also don't forget
holiday gatherings, where you could potentially double the numbers.
If your budget can afford it or you’re registering for the sets as a
wedding or housewarming gift, you might want to go ahead and maximize your
numbers. Don’t forget the accessories – especially when purchasing in
the special and cross-functional categories.
To set a seamless table you want to remember items like serving dishes and
bowls – even a butter dish, gravy boat, and salt and pepper shaker. Here
is a fairly comprehensive list of accessories that accompany most place
settings: butter dish, gravy boat, serving dishes and platters, sugar bowl and
creamer, soup tureen and soup bowls and plates. You might also find pitchers
and teapots that match your pattern - this information taken from the
Homeclick.com
webstore site.
