The amount of drinking glasses you should have depends on the type of beverages you drink and how often you drink. It is recommended to at least have a glass for each place setting. You can buy glasses individually or in sets that typically have 4 to 16 glasses.

Drinking glasses tend to sometimes get cloudy because they are washed with hard water. Hard water leaves behind a cloudy residue and is less effective than soft water at rinsing dish soap or dirty water. Drinking glasses also get cloudy by etching that is caused by hot water or water that is too soft.

Every household benefits from having a few versatile serveware pieces, such as a large platter for meats or appetizers, a deep serving bowl for salads or pasta, a set of nesting bowls for various side dishes, and a multi-purpose pitcher for beverages. These items cater to a wide range of dining and entertaining needs, offering flexibility and practicality.

Multifunctional serveware pieces are indeed available, designed specifically to save space. Stackable bowls and platters, nesting serving sets, and convertible dishes that can switch between being bowls and plates are common examples. Additionally, some serveware doubles as cookware, suitable for both preparation and presentation, thereby reducing the need for multiple items.