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The owner of among London's the majority of 'Instagrammable' homes says he'll always keep it painted pink, even though the colour brings in hordes of posturing influencers.

Peter Lee, 80, says his home in Notting Hill, west London is visited daily by people using it as a background for their social networks pictures.

The great-grandfather has actually taken a different view to a group of unhappy residents surviving on Lancaster Road, famous for it's vibrant homes, simply over a mile away.

They have actually painted their homes black in the hopes of fending off selfie-loving influencers - who they say are swarming their residential street.

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

Others - in some cases worn just a leotard - come onto his residential or commercial property and lean against the front door.

He added that lots of influencers will invest entire mornings outside his home - even undergoing attire changes.

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

Peter Lee, 80, is the owner of among London's many 'Instagrammable' homes and says he'll always keep it painted pink, even though the colour brings in hordes of influencers positioning for photos

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

Notting Hill has actually become famous for its picturesque colourful homes and has ended up being an Instagram hotspot
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Despite the constant visitors, Mr Lee is determined that he won't alter his house.

He stated: 'I do not actually mind the crowds. I have video cameras so it does entertain me to simply see their shenanigans.

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

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

'But when a couple of weeks passed and no one came to get them, I offered them to my granddaughter.

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

'I know it bothers others however it doesn't actually bother me. I simply think, 'Live and let live'. Life's too brief.'

But one circumstances of an over-confident traveler saw him acquire an expense worth countless pounds.

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

'That's a bit frustrating - as I needed to pay to have them repaired. But that's been my only problem truly.'

They declare influencers stand best outside their doors to get the perfect shot with some even going through several clothing changes

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 home. I'm not altering it. It will constantly be pink.'

Meanwhile, some Notting Hill citizens have actually up of the photoshoots happening in front of their famous vibrant homes and have actually painted them black in a quote to stop the 'impolite' tourists.

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

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

It's declared that brazen travelers will likewise take pleasure in lunchtime picnics on their doorsteps and often peer through their windows 'forgetting that people really live there'.

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

Two houses on the roadway have now dumped their previous bright outside - 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 joined forces with their neighbour.

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

Fed up Notting Hill have actually dropped their previous bright outside - 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 your homes on Lancaster Road searched in 2022

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

He stated: 'What is more irritating than anything else is just noise. 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 vibrant terraced homes black to get rid of influencers

One citizen, who did not wish to be called, said: 'Our house was in fact originally black and the others weren't.

'But the other two decided to join us a couple months ago as we all agree that black homes don't look good on social media.

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

'We can have numerous people on the street at the same time and it's a domestic roadway - we're unable to deal with travelers.

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

The citizen stated he didn't expect the remaining homes on the street to likewise ditch their colourful paint but stated it may be necessary if the problem continues.

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

Tourists taking pictures on Lancaster road where Notting Hill residents paint famous colourful homes black in quote to postpone influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'

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

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

He said: 'We clearly want our neighbours to do whatever they want, however if this doesn't work, and all of us need to go one colour to get it to stop, then hopefully as a street we can join together and do that.'

Another resident, who likewise wanted to be confidential, stated: 'My household moved in about a month earlier and the previous owner painted it black prior to due to the fact that they were fed-up with the number of individuals stop out front.

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

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

'The hope with the black homes is that it's less picturesque. They essentially wish to attract less attention.'

A resident in the 3rd black house did not want to talk today discussing that the point of the colour change had 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 said the choice to paint the houses black was 'a downer'.

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

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

A letter circulated amongst house owners urges them to 'consider' repainting to prevent travelers and influencers. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

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

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

'But to be truthful, it probably won't work. If the rest are still vibrant, people 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 houses'.

'It hasn't stopped us.'

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

A letter distributed among property owners prompts them to 'consider' repainting to dissuade travelers and influencers.

Titled 'Addressing tourist effect on our street', it checks out: 'As a number of you have actually discovered, our area of the street has actually ended up being a significantly popular spot for social media travelers, drawn by the lively colours of our homes.

'While it's great to see appreciation for our street, the constant crowds, sound, litter and lack of privacy triggered by people 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 indicated locals have dealt with 'rental obstacles' - and 'estate agents have actually confirmed it is adversely impacting the price of our residential or commercial properties'.

A 'quiet zone' indication has actually likewise been put up - and one residential or commercial property even more down the street has actually even strung a rope throughout their front actions

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

'If more people consider collectively doing the same, we might have the ability to bring back some peace and privacy to our neighborhood.'

Meanwhile, other house owners described that they had actually previously painted their homes more neutral colours, likewise in the hope of ending up being less attractive to travelers and influencers.

George Hencken, who has actually lived in Notting Hill for 29 years, stated: 'Our home utilized 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 quickly discover, is that even if people aren't utilizing their home as an image backdrop - they'll still be here.

'They'll be having their picnic lunch in their doorway, safeguarding outside when it's raining, and even altering outfit on their front actions.

'And Instagram and TikTok are having this effect all over the world. I know that there's a coffee shop in Japan, with a backdrop of Mount Fuji, which has had to close since of it.

'And throughout the years I have actually just had one traveler state to me, 'You must get so fed up with it'.

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

Ms Hencken described that what irritated her most was that none of the tourists or influencers seemed to have any idea of Notting Hill's history.

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

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

She said: 'This area utilized to be a happy rebel corner in west London. Yes, there are pricey homes, but this street likewise has a lot of social housing.

'They don't understand the history.

'Since Richard Curtis made that dumb film every American lender or abundant guy from Switzerland who invests a couple of months here, when asked where they desire to live, states: 'Oh, my better half likes that movie'.

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

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

Another regional, whose home is beige, likewise thought the colour would ward individuals off however found the most effective thing is placing a rope in front of his steps.

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.
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'I know the green home has seen a big drop given that putting theirs there.

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

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

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

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

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