Every home should have the basics of kitchenware and tableware items. Some of the items that every home should have would be a set of dishes, glasses, and silverware for each person in the house, a set of pots and pans, cutlery, cooking utensils such as a spatula, a cutting board, potholders or oven mitts, dish towels or dishcloths and even cleaning supplies such as soap, dishwashing liquid, sponges, a scrubbing brush for tough stains.