Is there a list for idiots like me about how many of each you should have?

[Superhansrantowindsor]

I really struggle to be organised. I have a lot of clutter. What I think would help is a list. What should my kitchen have in a house of 4, sometimes 6, people? I have far too many plates etc. is there such a list? Am I making sense? I just think if I had a list that said you need x number of plates, glasses etc. and tell me what essential cooking items, pans etc I need then I’d find it easier to chuck stuff.

In a household of 4 or 6 (and a dishwasher) I think I’d work on a basis of 12. Easily divisible.
So 12 each of plates, cutlery, simple glass.
2 mugs for each adult.

1 large, 1 small frying pan.
2 saucepans (I prefer a 20cm steamer and use the steamer section as a colander)
Cull your utensils to what will comfortably fit your container. Tongs, slotted spoon and spatula are a must.
Box grater, swivel peeler and sieve.
Bread knife, small sharp knife, chef’s knife.

If you have a microwave, a Pyrex measuring jug and 2 bowls.

Then there’s the personalized stuff…
Baking equipment, casserole dishes, serving dishes, lunch boxes, freezer containers.
and that way madness lies!

In a household of 4 or 6 (and a dishwasher) I think I’d work on a basis of 12. Easily divisible.
So 12 each of plates, cutlery

Agreed but recommend extra teaspoons.

It depends on how much you cook from scratch. I am sure there are lists out there.

Things I would miss if they weren't in my kitchen -

Microwave
Paring knife
Kitchen knife
Bread knife
Knives, forks, spoons x6
Cheap knives, forks, spoons to use out of the house x1
Butter knife
Teaspoon x6
Kenwood Chef
Stick blender
Saucepan
Frying pan or shallow casserole
Deep pan for soup
Whisk
Chopping board (one wood, one plastic)
Tupperware (I use them a lot for batch cooking etc, so about 20 for me)
Baking tray
Baking sheet
Reuseable tray liner
Muffin pan
Yorkshire pudding pan
Glass bowls x2
Colander
Sieve
Mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
Soup ladle
Serving spoon
Silicon spatula
Grater
Masher
Scissors
Glasses x6
Mugs x6
Water jug
Gravy/cream jug
Lolly mould
Peeler
Skewers x3
Tin opener
Loaf tin
Measuring cup/spoon set
Lemon squeezer
Measuring jug
Rolling pin
Roasting tin
Ceramic rectanglar pan for pasta bakes/lasagna etc
Cake tin
Butter dish
Plates x6 (probably with a rim unless getting separate pasta plates)
Bowls x6