The owner of among London's the majority of 'Instagrammable' homes states he'll constantly keep it painted pink, even though the colour draws in hordes of posing influencers.

Peter Lee, 80, states his home in Notting Hill, west London is visited daily by people utilizing it as a backdrop for their social networks images.

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

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

The former designer, who has lived in his home for 47 years, stated he's seen people doing the splits in front of his actions - and even balancing on his railings.

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

He included that many influencers will spend whole early mornings outside his home - even going through attire changes.

Mr Lee's doorstep has likewise drawn in stars from Made In Chelsea and a current photoshoot from a clothing giant he selected not to name.

Peter Lee, 80, is the owner of among London's most 'Instagrammable' homes and says he'll always keep it painted pink, although the colour attracts hordes of influencers posturing for images

The former designer, who has actually 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

Notting Hill has become famed for its stunning colourful homes and has become an Instagram hotspot

Despite the continuous visitors, Mr Lee is determined that he won't alter his home.

He stated: 'I don't truly mind the crowds. I have electronic cameras so it does amuse me to just see their shenanigans.

'Recently I looked outside and there was somebody having their image taken - with three others queueing for their turn.
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'Another time a business appeared to be having a whole photoshoot. They had a little clothing change camping tent and everything. They in fact left a lot of brand new clothes here - tags and all. I set up an indication, stating to knock on my door to collect them.

'But when a few weeks passed and nobody pertained to get them, I provided to my granddaughter.

'It's busiest when it's sunny. In early May, when we had all that good weather condition, there were loads of individuals.

'I know it troubles others however it does not actually bother me. I simply believe, 'Live and let live'. Life's too brief.'

But one instance of an over-confident traveler saw him rack up a costs worth thousands of pounds.

He stated: 'I've had the tiles harmed from women in high heels getting on the actions.

'That's a bit irritating - as I had to pay to have them repaired. But that's been my only problem really.'

They declare influencers stand best outside their doors to get the best shot with some even undergoing multiple attire changes

But he he would never stray from the iconic colour: 'It was pink when I moved in back in 1978 so it belongs to the home. I'm not changing it. It will always be pink.'

Meanwhile, some Notting Hill residents 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 'impolite' travelers.

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

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

It's declared that brazen tourists will likewise enjoy lunch break picnics on their doorsteps and frequently peer through their windows 'forgetting that individuals in fact live there'.

A cyclist weaving through a group of Instagram addicts was just recently found yelling, 'You are all f ** king sheep. These are normal houses.'

Two houses on the road have actually now dumped their previous intense outside - in the hopes that black walls are 'less Instagrammable' - and will for that reason stop individuals coming there.

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

A 'quiet zone' sign has actually 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 ditched their previous bright exterior - in the hopes that black walls are 'less Instagrammable' - and will therefore stop individuals coming there. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

Pictured: How the houses on Lancaster Road searched in 2022

Mike, who resides in a turquoise flat, told Metro the sound from tourists has got so bad that he has actually had to move his meditation classes to the back of his house.

He stated: 'What is more annoying than anything else is simply noise. Tourists operate at a various volume level. There will be a group of 70 plus. It sounds like a football match.'

Fed-up Notting Hill homeowners paint their colourful terraced homes black to eliminate influencers

One citizen, who did not desire to be called, said: 'Our home was actually originally black and the others weren't.

'But the other 2 decided to join us a couple months back as we all agree that black homes do not look good on social networks.

'I understand why people take pictures - since of how it looks - but it just gets so jam-packed.

'We can have hundreds of individuals on the street simultaneously and it's a property roadway - we're not able to cater to travelers.

'I believe people simply forget that people live here. So the hope with painting your houses black is that tourists will relax a bit. It's been working a bit so far, to be fair.'

The resident said he didn't anticipate the staying homes on the street to also ditch their vibrant paint but said it may be needed if the problem continues.

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

Tourists taking photographs on Lancaster roadway where Notting Hill locals paint famous colourful homes black in bid to postpone influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'

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

A homeowner in the 3rd black house did not wish to talk today explaining that the point of the colour change had actually been to 'eliminate the attention'. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

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

Another resident, who likewise wished to be anonymous, said: 'My household relocated about a month ago and the previous owner painted it black right before because they were fed-up with the number of people stop out front.

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

'It's not Londoners, it's generally travelers. But it just gets difficult. I understand my parents hate it.

'The hope with the black homes is that it's less picturesque. They essentially desire to draw in less attention.'

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

Two tourists who were on Lancaster Road today were Clancy Carroll and Georgia Densley, who were going to London from Australia.

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

Two travelers Clancy Carroll and Georgia Densley, who were going to London from Australia, stated the decision to paint the houses black was 'a downer'

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

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

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

'It's a tourist area and undoubtedly tourism benefits the local economy. It's a little bit of a downer to paint your houses black. We're not fans of that.

'But to be honest, it most likely won't work. If the rest are still colourful, individuals will come here - and if they all paint their homes black, it will become: 'Let's go see the street of all black houses'.

'It hasn't stopped us.'

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

A letter circulated among property owners advises them to 'consider' repainting to prevent tourists and influencers.

Titled 'Addressing tourist influence on our street', it checks out: 'As numerous of you have discovered, our area of the street has actually become a progressively popular area for social media travelers, drawn by the lively colours of our homes.

'While it's excellent to see gratitude for our street, the continuous crowds, sound, litter and absence of personal privacy caused by individuals resting on our stairs are starting to take a toll on our day-to-day lives.'

The letter goes on to claim that 'disruptive tourist' has meant homeowners have actually dealt with 'rental challenges' - and 'estate agents have actually validated it is negatively impacting the rate of our residential or commercial properties'.

A 'peaceful zone' indication has actually also been installed - 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 service, three families, nos [redacted] have actually chosen to repaint their homes this spring in more neutral tones to help minimize the visual pull for tourists.

'If more people think about jointly doing the same, we may be able to bring back some peace and privacy to our neighborhood.'

Meanwhile, other property owners described that they had previously painted their homes more neutral colours, also in the hope of becoming less appealing to tourists and influencers.

George Hencken, who has actually lived in Notting Hill for 29 years, stated: 'Our home used to be pink however 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 people aren't using their house as a picture background - they'll still be here.

'They'll be having their picnic lunch in their doorway, safeguarding outside when it's drizzling, and even altering attire on their front steps.

'And Instagram and TikTok are having this impact all over the world. I understand that there's a coffee shop in Japan, with a backdrop of Mount Fuji, which has actually needed to close because of it.

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

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

Ms Hencken explained that what frustrated her most was that none of the tourists or influencers appeared to have any idea of Notting Hill's history.

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

Lancaster Road located simply metres far from Portobello Road Market in west London

She stated: 'This location utilized to be a proud rebel corner in west London. Yes, there are expensive houses, but this street also has a lot of social housing.

'They do not understand the history.

'Ever because Richard Curtis made that silly movie every American lender or rich guy from Switzerland who spends a couple of months here, when asked where they want to live, states: 'Oh, my better half likes that movie'.

'It's altering the location. Our doorsteps utilized to be social locations. We 'd sit out here and chat to friends and neighbours.

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

Another regional, whose home is beige, also thought the colour would ward individuals off but discovered the most reliable thing is putting a rope in front of his actions.

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

'I know the green home has seen a substantial drop because putting theirs there.

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

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

'With Instagrammers, it's always the same kind of people. You can find them. Lots of Italians - which I can because I'm Italian.

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

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