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[–] NeatNit@discuss.tchncs.de 86 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Such a good picture. The gap under the door must be huge though for a phone to pass through.

If at all possible, don't put drawers and doors in places were they can block each other like this. If space is limited and there was no other choice, so be it, but otherwise it's the owner's fault.

Man these kitties are adorable!

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The angle looks like they must have taken the photo from the outside of the bathroom door, under a gap beneath the door. Took me a minute to figure out how they could get that angle with their phone under the door.

[–] SchadeMarmelade@feddit.org 44 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I think the phone is laying flat on the ground, looking up. That grill you see is in the ceiling.

[–] ComicalMayhem@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Ohhh that makes sense. The kitties are looking down at it

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

This pic is classic 🤣

[–] logicbomb@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

If space is limited and there was no other choice

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.

[–] ScrollerBall@lemmy.world 11 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

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.

[–] ZoopZeZoop@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

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.

[–] Venat0r@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago

I'd remove the drawer while living there and put it back when moving out

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

And potentially not have storage in the bathroom?

[–] grue@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I have a bathroom so small the door has to open outward into the hallway. If I can deal with it, so can you.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Same, I call it my Secret Poop Closet

[–] Osprey@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Isn't that the default? I've never seen a bathroom door open into the bathroom.

[–] grue@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

No, doors pretty much always default to opening into rooms if they're big enough.

[–] grue@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah, that's what pedestal sinks are for.

[–] TommyJohnsFishSpot@lemy.lol 8 points 2 weeks ago

I'll remember that next time I'm building my own house on the great frontier, grandpa.

[–] snooggums@piefed.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The gap under the door must be huge though for a phone to pass through.

It is flat on the floor looking up, only needs a centimeter or so gap for most phones taking a pic in selfie mode.

[–] NeatNit@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 2 weeks ago

Yup. That's a lot IMO.