Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

Your dining table can be an overwelming area, because there are so many utensils, plates and other items that you should have on it. In order to keep you on track, below are the essentials for your tabletop:

• White porcelain dinnerware (this is classic)
• 12 12” buffet plates
• 12 10” salad plates
• 12 9 1/2” rimmed soup/pasta bowls
• 12 mugs
• 12 cereal bowls
• 18 6 1/2” square dessert plates
• 2 rectangular serving platters
• 2 oval serving platters
• 12 22” linen napkins
• 12 15” placemats
• 12 5-piece flatware setting
• 18 stemless wine glasses
• 18 stemmed wine glasses
• 18 highball glasses
• Votive candles

You might also want to have a flower arrangement. If you can’t get your hands on cut flowers, keep silk arrangements on hand in case you have last minute guests. Collecting these tabletop items will ensure that you’re prepared for that extra guest that just shows up. These items are also handy if you enjoy throwing dinner or cocktail parties for friends and family.