Just a suggestion. You all may want to try a different launcher . Here is what my phone looks like . I'm using ADW EX . With it I'm able to have 21 apps if I want in the Doc( bottom of the screen ) it scrolls back and forth. Right now I have 8 apps and 6 folders in the doc. I also have 5 home screens 3 being used that I have a few widgets on them . I'm not a fan of clutter .
Play with a bunch of different launchers till you find one that does what you want . What ever works for you though . I see a lot of people using Nova which is cool but a lot of their home screens look a like. Nothing wrong with being different . Good luck .