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The owner of among London's a lot of 'Instagrammable' homes states he'll constantly keep it painted pink, although the colour brings in hordes of posing influencers.

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

The great-grandfather has taken a different view to a group of disgruntled residents residing on Lancaster Road, famous 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 residential street.

The former designer, who has actually 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 - sometimes worn simply a leotard - come onto his residential or commercial property and lean versus the front door.

He included that lots of influencers will invest entire early mornings outside his home - even undergoing clothing changes.

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

Peter Lee, 80, is the owner of one of London's a lot of 'Instagrammable' homes and states he'll always keep it painted pink, even though the colour draws in crowds of influencers posing for photos

The previous designer, who has actually lived in his home for 47 years, stated he's seen people doing the splits in front of his actions - and even stabilizing on his railings
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Notting Hill has become renowned for its attractive vibrant houses and has actually become an Instagram hotspot

Despite the continuous visitors, Mr Lee is adamant that he will not change his home.

He stated: 'I don't really mind the crowds. I have video cameras so it does amuse me to just enjoy their antics.

'Recently I looked outdoors and there was someone having their picture taken - with three others queueing for their turn.

'Another time a company seemed to be having a whole photoshoot. They had a little outfit change camping tent and whatever. They actually left a bunch of brand new clothing here - tags and all. I set up a sign, stating to knock on my door to gather them.

'But when a few weeks passed and nobody 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, there were loads of people.

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

But one circumstances of an over-confident tourist saw him rack up a bill worth countless pounds.

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

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

They claim influencers stand ideal outside their doors to get the perfect shot with some even undergoing multiple clothing modifications

But he insisted he would never ever wander off from the renowned colour: 'It was pink when I relocated back in 1978 so it's part of your house. I'm not altering it. It will always be pink.'

Meanwhile, some Notting Hill residents have actually grown fed up of the photoshoots taking place in front of their well-known colourful houses and have actually painted them black in a bid to stop the 'impolite' tourists.

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

They claim influencers stand right outside their doors to get the perfect shot.

It's declared that brazen tourists will likewise enjoy lunchtime picnics on their doorsteps and frequently peer through their windows 'forgetting that people really live there'.

A bicyclist weaving through a group of Instagram addicts was recently spotted screaming, 'You are all f ** king sheep. These are regular homes.'

Two houses on the roadway have actually now dumped their previous brilliant exterior - in the hopes that black walls are 'less Instagrammable' - and will therefore stop individuals coming there.

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

A 'peaceful zone' indication has actually also been put up - 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 individuals coming there. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

Pictured: How the homes on Lancaster Road searched in 2022

Mike, who lives in a turquoise flat, informed Metro the noise from travelers has actually got so bad that he has needed to move his meditation classes to the back of his home.

He stated: 'What is more irritating than anything else is just sound. Tourists work at a different volume level. There will be a group of 70 plus. It sounds like a football match.'

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

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

'But the other two chose to join us a couple months back as all of us agree that black homes don't look great on social media.

'I understand why individuals take photos - since of how it looks - however it simply gets so packed.

'We can have hundreds of individuals on the street at the same time and it's a domestic roadway - we're not able to deal with travelers.

'I believe people simply forget that individuals live here. So the hope with painting your houses black is that travelers will relax a bit. It's been working a little bit up until now, to be fair.'

The local said he didn't expect the remaining houses on the street to also ditch their colourful paint but said it may be essential if the problem continues.

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

Tourists taking photographs on Lancaster road where Notting Hill homeowners paint famous vibrant homes black in quote to put off influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'

Notting Hill residents have paint their colourful homes black. Pictured: Lancaster road in 2025

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

He stated: 'We certainly desire our neighbours to do whatever they want, however 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 homeowner, who also wished to be confidential, said: 'My household relocated about a month ago and the previous owner painted it black simply before because they were fed-up with how many individuals stop out front.

'It gets crazy. People get on the actions and take loads of images. On the weekends, there can be numerous individuals.

'It's not Londoners, it's mainly tourists. But it just gets stressful. I understand my moms and dads dislike it.

'The hope with the black homes is that it's less picturesque. They basically wish to bring in less attention.'

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

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

They said the decision to paint the houses black was 'a downer'.

Two tourists Clancy Carroll and Georgia Densley, who were checking out London from Australia, stated the decision to paint your homes black was 'a downer'

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

A letter circulated among property owners advises them to 'consider' repainting to prevent travelers and influencers. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

They said: 'I imply individuals are drawn here since of the street being renowned and vibrant, ideal?

'It's a tourist spot and undoubtedly tourist is good for the local economy. It's a bit of a downer to paint the homes black. We're not fans of that.

'But to be honest, it probably will not work. If the rest are still vibrant, individuals will come here - and if they all paint their homes black, it will end up being: '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 flowed amongst property owners urges them to 'consider' repainting to discourage travelers and influencers.

Titled 'Addressing traveler impact on our street', it checks out: 'As many of you have actually discovered, our area of the street has actually become an increasingly popular spot for social networks travelers, drawn by the vibrant colours of our homes.

'While it's fantastic to see gratitude for our street, the constant crowds, noise, litter and absence of personal privacy brought on by individuals resting on our stairs are beginning to take a toll on our every day lives.'

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

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

It continues: 'As a possible service, 3 families, nos [redacted] have actually chosen to repaint their homes this spring in more neutral tones to help in reducing the visual pull for travelers.

'If more of us consider jointly doing the exact same, we might have the ability to bring back some peace and privacy to our community.'

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

George Hencken, who has lived in Notting Hill for 29 years, stated: 'Our home utilized to be pink but we painted it grey around 7 years earlier.

'The point was to be an unphotogenic colour.

'But the important things is, and something those who have actually painted their homes black will quickly discover out, is that even if individuals aren't utilizing 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 changing attire on their front steps.

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

'And for many years I've just had one traveler state to me, 'You need to get so ill of it'.

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

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

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

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

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

'They don't know the history.

'Since Richard Curtis made that silly movie every American lender or abundant guy from Switzerland who invests a few months here, when asked where they want to live, states: 'Oh, my partner 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.

'But now you can't do that. If you do, any random person believes they can come and sit here too.'

Another local, whose home is beige, likewise believed the colour would ward individuals off however found the most efficient thing is positioning a rope in front of his steps.

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

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

'Because it does get ludicrous. Before, we had individuals posturing on our actions - which certainly set my dog off.

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

'With Instagrammers, it's constantly the same sort of people. You can find them. Lots of Italians - which I can since I'm Italian.

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

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