Mark the full footprint
Include projecting handles and any rear offset caused by trim. Compare that outline with existing fixtures and the main route through the room rather than measuring the blank wall alone.
Open the proposed doors
Use cardboard or removable markers to represent door movement. Check whether you can stand where you need to retrieve a towel or package without an awkward sideways reach.
Check nearby movement
Consider the bathroom entrance and other cabinet fronts together. A new storage unit may clear each one individually yet become inconvenient when two are open during an ordinary shared routine.
Compare another format
A different door arrangement, a shallower piece or a smaller cabinet elsewhere may offer easier access. More shelves have limited value if their doors make the room harder to use. Also check whether an open door prevents another person from reaching the sink or leaving the room.
Illustrative scenario: a cabinet fits beside a vanity but its open door overlaps the entrance path. A shallower alternative on another wall gives the household less storage volume and more convenient everyday access.
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