move the door so there is proper clearance between it and the countertop the door should no longer be directly against or touching the countertop shift the door along the wall to create a realistic gap while maintaining standard architectural spacing and proportions keep the door the same size style trim and swing direction unless necessary for proper clearance do not modify the cabinetry countertops walls windows flooring lighting colors materials or any other architectural elements the only change should be repositioning the door to a practical code appropriate location with comfortable clearance from the countertop