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It's all about commitment and people not wanting to because they don't know if they'll feel like it that day at that time. My boyfriend is kind of like this and when I point out how selfish and rude it is he agrees and we decide yay or nay. And then you know you're going and you get yourself in the mood and muster it together if you're not in the mood. And if it's an event or people that you have a hard time getting in the mood to see or that you'd put below some other event that might crop up that tells you something too.

cooljake - I couldn't agree with you more.

I'm pretty shocked at the registries I've seen for relatively high earning couples in their late 20s/early 30s who have lived together for over a year. It's like it's viewed as an opportunity to get all fresh new STUFF without footing the bill -- "ah, those plates we got a few years ago -- they just have to be replaced with these ones from williams sonoma. and we need enough full sets of cups, bowls, wine glasses, salad plates, dinner plates, dessert plates, etc. for when we have two dozen people over for dinner".

It's tacky consumerism. And I dare add a bit greedy.

I'm a huge proponent of no gift weddings or where you're encouraged to donate to a charity of the couple's choice.

Ikea has a variety of clear glass containers that look great. I've had them on my kitchen shelves for years, filled with everything from flour, to pasta, to beans, to oatmeal.

Ya! And no hating on NYC! I certainly cant afford those jars. And I don't see how where one lives dictates what they're willing to spend on storage jars!

Ok. Clearly a lot of you have not lived in or know anyone who has lived in New York or Boston or Philly etc etc. This situation is quite common in old cities and if you like old buildings you're going to have to deal with it. And ah! - to think I could limit my rental selection based on a DISHWASHER! Crazy.
Moving on to the question at hand. For bathroom appliances (hairdryer is all I think you need) - set up space in the bedroom.
For the kitchen... first really think about the appliances you need in there. Personally I rarely use a food processor, blender, electric mixer, etc. I'm guessing you're living alone so it may not be worth the hassle if you're just cooking for yourself. The microwave (if you even have or use one) can really go anywhere... I once had mine on a bookshelf. It's self contained so there's no kitchen-y mess around it. Just proximity to the kitchen is important
Good luck!