The owner of among London's most 'Instagrammable' homes says he'll constantly keep it painted pink, even though the colour attracts crowds of positioning influencers.

Peter Lee, 80, states his home in Notting Hill, west London is checked out daily by people utilizing it as a background for their social networks photos.

The great-grandfather has taken a different view to a group of unhappy residents residing on Lancaster Road, well known for it's colourful homes, simply over a mile away.

They have actually painted their houses black in the hopes of warding off selfie-loving influencers - who they state are swarming their property street.

The former designer, who has resided in his home for 47 years, stated he's seen individuals doing the divides in front of his actions - and even stabilizing on his railings.

Others - often dressed in just a leotard - come onto his residential or commercial property and lean versus the front door.

He added that many influencers will spend entire early mornings outside his home - even undergoing outfit changes.

Mr Lee's doorstep has actually also attracted stars from Made In Chelsea and a current photoshoot from a clothing giant he chose not to name.

Peter Lee, 80, is the owner of one of London's the majority of 'Instagrammable' homes and says he'll constantly keep it painted pink, despite the fact that the colour draws in hordes of influencers posturing for images

The previous designer, who has resided in his home for 47 years, stated he's seen individuals doing the splits in front of his steps - and even stabilizing on his railings

Notting Hill has actually ended up being well known for its stunning colourful homes and has actually become an Instagram hotspot

Despite the consistent visitors, Mr Lee is adamant that he won't alter his house.

He stated: 'I don't really mind the crowds. I have video cameras so it does entertain me to just see their shenanigans.

'Recently I looked outside and there was someone having their photo taken - with 3 others queueing for their turn.

'Another time a company seemed to be having a whole photoshoot. They had a little attire modification tent and whatever. They actually left a bunch of brand new clothes here - tags and all. I installed an indication, stating to knock on my door to gather them.

'But when a few weeks passed and no one came to get them, I provided to my granddaughter.

'It's busiest when it's warm. In early May, when we had all that excellent weather condition, there were loads of people.

'I understand it troubles others but it does not really trouble me. I just believe, 'Live and let live'. Life's too brief.'

But one circumstances of an over-confident traveler saw him acquire a bill worth thousands of pounds.

He stated: 'I have actually had the tiles harmed from females in high heels jumping on the actions.

'That's a bit bothersome - as I had to pay to have them repaired. But that's been my only concern truly.'

They declare influencers stand right outside their doors to get the perfect shot with some even undergoing several attire modifications

But he insisted he would never stray from the renowned colour: 'It was pink when I relocated back in 1978 so it becomes part of the home. I'm not changing it. It will constantly be pink.'

Meanwhile, some Notting Hill citizens have actually grown fed up of the photoshoots happening in front of their famous colourful homes and have painted them black in a bid to stop the 'rude' tourists.

Homeowners on Lancaster Road - located just metres far from Portobello Road Market in west London - state they are continuously swamped with individuals taking photos in front of their residential or commercial properties.

They claim influencers stand ideal outside their doors to get the best shot.

It's claimed that brazen travelers will also enjoy lunch break picnics on their doorsteps and typically peer through their windows 'forgetting that individuals really live there'.

A cyclist weaving through a group of Instagram addicts was recently screaming, 'You are all f ** king sheep. These are typical houses.'

Two homes on the road have now dumped their previous bright exterior - in the hopes that black walls are 'less Instagrammable' - and will for that reason stop people coming there.

Previously, a purple and pink home sat either side of an already-black home however now they have actually signed up with forces with their neighbour.

A 'peaceful zone' indication has also been installed - and one residential or commercial property even more down the street has even strung a rope throughout their front steps.

Fed up Notting Hill have actually ditched their previous brilliant exterior - in the hopes that black walls are 'less Instagrammable' - and will for that reason stop people coming there. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

Pictured: How your homes on Lancaster Road looked in 2022

Mike, who lives in a turquoise flat, informed Metro the noise from tourists has got so bad that he has needed to move his meditation classes to the back of his home.
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He stated: 'What is more irritating than anything else is simply sound. Tourists work at a various volume level. There will be a group of 70 plus. It sounds like a football match.'

Fed-up Notting Hill residents paint their colourful terraced homes black to get rid of influencers

One homeowner, who did not want to be called, stated: 'Our home was in fact initially black and the others weren't.

'But the other 2 decided to join us a couple months earlier as all of us agree that black homes do not look great on social media.

'I understand why individuals take pictures - due to the fact that of how it looks - but it simply gets so packed.

'We can have numerous individuals on the street simultaneously and it's a domestic roadway - we're unable to accommodate travelers.

'I think individuals just forget that individuals live here. So the hope with painting your houses black is that tourists will relax a bit. It's been working a little bit so far, to be reasonable.'

The local said he didn't expect the staying homes on the street to also ditch their vibrant paint however said it might be required if the problem continues.

Homeowners on Lancaster Road - located simply metres away from Portobello Road Market in west London - say they are constantly overloaded with people taking photos in front of their residential or commercial properties

Tourists taking photos on Lancaster road where Notting Hill citizens paint well-known colourful houses black in bid to put off influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'

Notting Hill homeowners have paint their vibrant homes black. Pictured: Lancaster roadway in 2025

A resident in the third black house did not want to talk today describing that the point of the colour change had actually been to 'eliminate the attention'. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

He said: 'We certainly desire our neighbours to do whatever they desire, but if this does not work, and all of us need to go one colour to get it to stop, then ideally as a street we can sign up with together and do that.'

Another citizen, who likewise wanted to be anonymous, said: 'My family relocated about a month back and the previous owner painted it black simply previously since they were fed-up with how many individuals stop out front.

'It gets insane. People get on the actions and take loads of pictures. On the weekends, there can be numerous people.

'It's not Londoners, it's generally tourists. But it simply gets demanding. I know my moms and dads hate it.

'The hope with the black houses is that it's less picturesque. They generally wish to draw in less attention.'

A local in the 3rd black house did not desire to talk today explaining that the point of the colour modification had been to 'get rid of the attention' and 'not draw more individuals here'.

Two travelers who were on Lancaster Road today were Clancy Carroll and Georgia Densley, who were checking out London from Australia.

They said the choice to paint the homes black was 'a downer'.

Two travelers Clancy Carroll and Georgia Densley, who were checking out London from Australia, said the choice to paint your houses black was 'a downer'

Residents are now campaigning to try and get other vibrant residential or commercial properties on the street to follow fit

A letter circulated among house owners urges them to 'think about' repainting to prevent tourists and influencers. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

They stated: 'I mean people are drawn here since of the street being iconic and vibrant, best?

'It's a traveler spot and definitely tourist is excellent for the regional economy. It's a little a downer to paint the homes black. We're not fans of that.

'But to be truthful, it probably will not work. If the rest are still colourful, people will come here - and if they all paint their homes black, it will become: 'Let's go see the street of all black homes'.

'It hasn't stopped us.'

Residents are now campaigning to attempt and get other colourful residential or commercial properties on the street to do the same.

A letter distributed amongst property owners prompts them to 'think about' repainting to discourage travelers and influencers.

Titled 'Addressing tourist impact on our street', it checks out: 'As much of you have actually observed, our area of the street has actually ended up being an increasingly popular spot for social networks travelers, drawn by the vibrant colours of our homes.

'While it's fantastic to see appreciation for our street, the continuous crowds, sound, litter and absence of personal privacy triggered by individuals resting on our stairs are beginning to take a toll on our lives.'

The letter goes on to claim that 'disruptive tourist' has suggested residents have actually faced 'rental difficulties' - and 'estate agents have actually confirmed it is adversely affecting the price of our residential or commercial properties'.

A 'quiet zone' sign has likewise been set up - and one residential or commercial property further down the street has actually even strung a rope across their front actions

It continues: 'As a possible solution, 3 homes, nos [redacted] have chosen to repaint their homes this spring in more neutral tones to help lower the visual pull for tourists.

'If more people consider jointly doing the very same, we may be able to restore some peace and personal privacy to our community.'

Meanwhile, other house owners described that they had formerly painted their houses more neutral colours, also in the hope of ending up being less enticing to travelers and influencers.

George Hencken, who has lived in Notting Hill for 29 years, stated: 'Our home used to be pink but we painted it grey around seven years back.

'The point was to be an unphotogenic colour.

'But the important things is, and something those who have actually painted their homes black will soon discover, is that even if individuals aren't using their home as a picture background - they'll still be here.

'They'll be having their picnic lunch in their doorway, sheltering outside when it's drizzling, and even changing clothing on their front actions.

'And Instagram and TikTok are having this result all over the world. I know that there's a cafe in Japan, with a background of Mount Fuji, which has actually needed to close due to the fact that of it.

'And for many years I've only had one tourist state to me, 'You should get so tired of it'.

'With great deals of the others - there's just this sense of arrogance and entitlement.'

Ms Hencken discussed that what annoyed her most was that none of the tourists or influencers appeared to have any concept of Notting Hill's history.

Homeowners have found the most effective thing is putting a rope in front of his steps. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

Lancaster Road situated just metres far from Portobello Road Market in west London

She said: 'This area used to be a proud rebel corner in west London. Yes, there are expensive houses, however this street also has a lot of social housing.

'They don't understand the history.
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'Ever since Richard Curtis made that silly movie every American banker or rich guy from Switzerland who spends a couple of months here, when asked where they desire to live, says: 'Oh, my wife likes that film'.

'It's altering the location. Our doorsteps used to be social places. We 'd remain here and chat to good friends and neighbours.

'Now you can't do that. If you do, any random person thinks they can come and sit here too.'

Another regional, whose home is beige, likewise believed the colour would ward individuals off however discovered the most efficient thing is putting a rope in front of his actions.

He said: 'Our home is beige so it's not as bad as a few of the more colourful ones - but the most efficient thing is these straps we have now.

'I know the green house has actually seen a huge drop considering that putting theirs there.

'Because it does get ludicrous. Before, we had individuals presenting on our steps - which obviously set my pet off.

'They 'd even have picnics there. It's simply disrespectful.

'With Instagrammers, it's constantly the very same sort of individuals. You can identify them. Great deals of Italians - which I can since I'm Italian.

'When it comes to the travelers, I suggest, it's individuals are coming here for pretty pictures instead of going someplace of note. They're not going to the British Museum.'

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