houseware
Home utility items
Houseware refers to goods and equipment for household use, especially in the kitchen: cookware, utensils, small appliances, storage containers.
Retail stores organize these items in a housewares department or section.
The word appears almost exclusively in the plural: I need to pick up a few things from housewares.
Tools for eating
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- crockeryHousehold ceramic dishes
- potsVessels for cooking or planting
- pansCriticizes severely
kettle · toaster · blender · mixer · microwave · ovenware · bakeware · colander
Bristled cleaning stick
- dustpanHandheld floor-debris collector
- mopFloor-washing implement
- bucketOpen-top carrying vessel
- dusterCleaning implement for surfaces
sponges · scrub brush · vacuum · trash can · laundry basket · ironing board · drying rack · lint roller
Cloths for drying
- soap dishHolder for cleansing bars
- toothbrush holderContainer for cleaning implements
- shower curtainWaterproof bathroom partition
- bath matAbsorbent floor covering
toilet brush · plunger · tissue holder · lotion dispenser · scale · mirror · towel rack · wastebasket
Ornamental container for flowers
- picture frameDecorative border for images
- candleholderStand for tapers
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- potteryFired clay objects
wall art · sculpture · ornament · tapestry · throw pillow · decorative bowl · planter · clock
Fabric covering tables
- napkinsMealtime wiping cloths
- placematsUnder the dishes
- napkin ringsBands for table linens
- coastersSmall pads under glasses
centerpiece · serving dishes · pitcher · carafe · salad bowl · gravy boat · tureen · bread basket
Objects for holding things
- binsReceptacles for storage
- basketsWoven carrying containers
- organizersThose who coordinate activities
- canistersCylindrical storage vessels
jars · boxes · hamper · rack · shelf liner · drawer dividers · hooks · hangers
Materials covering a mattress
- sheetsFlat expanses of material
- pillowsCushioned head supports
- blanketsFabric bed coverings
- comfortersPadded bed coverings
duvets · quilts · bedspreads · throws · pillowcases · mattress pad · bed skirt · cushions
utensils
Tools for eating
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- crockeryHousehold ceramic dishes
- potsVessels for cooking or planting
pans · kettle · toaster · blender · mixer · microwave · ovenware · bakeware · colander · grater
broom
Bristled cleaning stick
duster · sponges · scrub brush · vacuum · trash can · laundry basket · ironing board · drying rack · lint roller · squeegee
towels
Cloths for drying
- soap dishHolder for cleansing bars
- toothbrush holderContainer for cleaning implements
- shower curtainWaterproof bathroom partition
bath mat · toilet brush · plunger · tissue holder · lotion dispenser · scale · mirror · towel rack · wastebasket · tumbler
vase
Ornamental container for flowers
- picture frameDecorative border for images
- candleholderStand for tapers
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
pottery · wall art · sculpture · ornament · tapestry · throw pillow · decorative bowl · planter · clock · mirror
tablecloths
Fabric covering tables
- napkinsMealtime wiping cloths
- placematsUnder the dishes
- napkin ringsBands for table linens
coasters · centerpiece · serving dishes · pitcher · carafe · salad bowl · gravy boat · tureen · bread basket · trivets
containers
Objects for holding things
- binsReceptacles for storage
- basketsWoven carrying containers
- organizersThose who coordinate activities
canisters · jars · boxes · hamper · rack · shelf liner · drawer dividers · hooks · hangers · caddy
bedding
Materials covering a mattress
comforters · duvets · quilts · bedspreads · throws · pillowcases · mattress pad · bed skirt · cushions · afghans
housewarefurniture
Movable room objects
decorative items · building materials · décor · soft furnishings · linens
housewarebuilt-ins
Permanent architectural storage features
fixtures · structural elements · architectural features · cabinetry · real property
- housewarming partiesEvents celebrating new residences
- housewarming giftItem for new homeowners