How Many Dishes Do I Need in My Kitchen?. Whether you've just graduated, plan to live alone or your roommates moved out and took the dishes, a solo space comes with a lot of needs. Newlyweds who haven't had their own home before face the same challenges. But a kitchen setup doesn't have to be complex. ...

I'd love to tell you the perfect number of dishes for your family but that's a personal decision. I can tell you that it's a lot less than you think.

My kitchen table seats only 3 and my dining room table has only 6 chairs.  So, how many plates do I really need? Fran Berger has an answer!