I think there’s always a choice to just not have drawers there. Like, literally just choose to have the door sweep clear. Even if you moved into that house, you can even just remove the drawer completely.
This problem is the reason why standard small bathroom layout puts the sink immediately next to the door, as the cabinet beneath has a swing door that can be pushed aside.
This is likely a landlord/flipper/homeowner special, where they don’t know or care about good practice, and got a good deal on the wrong cabinet.
Had this same thing happen to me in a very small apartment. Not everyone has an option to remodel or choose an apartment big enough for this not to be an issue. Sometimes you’re just stuck with a shitty design.
I agree. However, they do make kid safety stuff that prevents drawers from being opened, which might prevent this. Problem with cats is that you won’t know you need something until after the first time this happens.
The one we like is basically two pieces of plastic secured to a surface using command strips with a ratcheting strip connecting them. Not too expensive, removable, no holes left behind, easy to install and use.
I think there’s always a choice to just not have drawers there. Like, literally just choose to have the door sweep clear. Even if you moved into that house, you can even just remove the drawer completely.
This problem is the reason why standard small bathroom layout puts the sink immediately next to the door, as the cabinet beneath has a swing door that can be pushed aside.
This is likely a landlord/flipper/homeowner special, where they don’t know or care about good practice, and got a good deal on the wrong cabinet.
We redid our kitchen and fucked up with a drawer next to a corner.
It became a shelf.
Had this same thing happen to me in a very small apartment. Not everyone has an option to remodel or choose an apartment big enough for this not to be an issue. Sometimes you’re just stuck with a shitty design.
I agree. However, they do make kid safety stuff that prevents drawers from being opened, which might prevent this. Problem with cats is that you won’t know you need something until after the first time this happens.
The one we like is basically two pieces of plastic secured to a surface using command strips with a ratcheting strip connecting them. Not too expensive, removable, no holes left behind, easy to install and use.
Yeah, that’s what pedestal sinks are for.
And potentially not have storage in the bathroom?
I have a bathroom so small the door has to open outward into the hallway. If I can deal with it, so can you.
Same, I call it my Secret Poop Closet