kitchenware is simple
go to ikea, buy 4 of the following:
big plates
small plates
big bowls
small bowls
knifes
forks
big spoons
small spoons

and thats your cutlery sorted for about £3

don't forget that if you are going to be sharing it with your mrs then why do you need to go and get mega expensive stuff? if you want to do that go the resteraunt every evening and use their fancy plates and spoons

more el cheapo house buying tips to follow tesco's toothpaste and stuff thats on offer always saves a few quid, just make sure you need it first and have space to put it, just because they are flogging 24 pack walkers for £2 doesn't mean you hsuld be buying 5 packs, like me