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The owner of among London's most 'Instagrammable' homes states he'll always keep it painted pink, even though the colour attracts hordes of posing influencers.

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

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

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

The previous 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 balancing on his railings.

Others - sometimes worn simply a leotard - come onto his residential or commercial property and lean versus the front door.

He added that lots of influencers will invest whole early mornings outside his home - even going through attire modifications.

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

Peter Lee, 80, is the owner of among London's the majority of 'Instagrammable' homes and states he'll constantly keep it painted pink, even though the colour draws in crowds of influencers presenting for images

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

Notting Hill has actually ended up being famed for its picturesque vibrant houses and has actually become an Instagram hotspot

Despite the consistent visitors, Mr Lee is adamant that he will not alter his home.

He stated: 'I do not actually mind the crowds. I have electronic cameras so it does entertain me to just watch their antics.

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

'Another time a company seemed to be having an entire photoshoot. They had a little outfit modification camping tent and whatever. They really left a bunch of brand name brand-new clothes here - tags and all. I installed a sign, saying to knock on my door to collect them.

'But when a couple of weeks went by 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 know it bothers others however it does not truly trouble me. I simply believe, 'Live and let live'. Life's too short.'

But one instance of an over-confident traveler saw him rack up an expense worth countless pounds.

He said: 'I've had the tiles damaged from females in high heels getting on the steps.

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

They declare influencers stand ideal 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 becomes part of your house. I'm not altering it. It will constantly be pink.'

Meanwhile, some Notting Hill homeowners have actually grown fed up of the photoshoots taking place in front of their popular colourful homes and have actually painted them black in a bid to stop the 'rude' travelers.

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

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

It's claimed that brazen travelers will also delight in lunchtime picnics on their doorsteps and frequently peer through their windows 'forgetting that people actually live there'.

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

Two homes on the roadway have now dumped their previous intense outside - in the hopes that black walls are 'less Instagrammable' - and will therefore stop people coming there.

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

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

Fed up Notting Hill have dumped their previous brilliant outside - in the hopes that black walls are 'less Instagrammable' - and will therefore stop individuals coming there. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

Pictured: How your houses on Lancaster Road searched in 2022

Mike, who lives in a blue-green flat, informed Metro the noise 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 sound. Tourists operate at a different volume level. There will be a group of 70 plus. It sounds like a football match.'

Fed-up Notting Hill residents paint their vibrant terraced homes black to eliminate influencers

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

'But the other 2 chose to join us a couple months ago as we all concur that black homes do not look great on social networks.

'I comprehend why people take images - because of how it looks - but it just gets so packed.

'We can have hundreds of people on the street at the same time and it's a domestic road - we're unable to cater to tourists.

'I think people just 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 so far, to be fair.'

The citizen said he didn't expect the staying homes on the street to likewise ditch their colourful paint however said it may be needed if the issue continues.

Homeowners on Lancaster Road - situated simply 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

Tourists taking photos on Lancaster roadway where Notting Hill locals paint popular vibrant homes black in bid to delay influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'

Notting Hill homeowners have paint their colourful homes black. Pictured: Lancaster road 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 'get rid of the attention'. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

He stated: 'We obviously desire our neighbours to do whatever they want, however if this does not work, and all of us have to go one colour to get it to stop, then ideally as a street we can collaborate and do that.'

Another resident, who also wished to be confidential, stated: 'My family moved in about a month back and the previous owner painted it black simply before because they were fed-up with the number of people stop out front.

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

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

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

A local in the 3rd black home did not want to talk today discussing that the point of the colour modification had actually been to 'get rid of the attention' and 'not draw more 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 decision to paint your homes black was 'a downer'.

Two travelers Clancy Carroll and Georgia Densley, who were going to London from Australia, said the choice to paint your houses 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 amongst homeowners prompts them to 'think about' repainting to dissuade travelers and influencers. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

They stated: 'I imply people are drawn here due to the fact that of the street being renowned and vibrant, right?

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

'But to be honest, 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 become: 'Let's go see the street of all black houses'.

'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 'consider' repainting to dissuade travelers and influencers.

Titled 'Addressing traveler influence on our street', it reads: 'As many of you have actually seen, our section of the street has ended up being an increasingly popular spot for social networks tourists, drawn by the vibrant colours of our homes.

'While it's excellent to see gratitude for our street, the constant crowds, sound, litter and absence of privacy triggered by people resting on our stairs are starting to take a toll on our lives.'

The letter goes on to declare that 'disruptive tourism' has implied homeowners have faced 'rental difficulties' - and 'estate representatives have validated it is negatively affecting the cost of our residential or commercial properties'.

A 'peaceful zone' indication has actually likewise been installed - 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 solution, three homes, 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 people consider collectively doing the exact same, we might be able to bring back some peace and privacy to our neighborhood.'

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

George Hencken, who has actually lived in Notting Hill for 29 years, said: 'Our home used to be pink however we painted it grey around seven years earlier.

'The point was to be an unphotogenic colour.

'But the important things is, and something those who have painted their homes black will soon find out, is that even if people aren't using their house as a picture backdrop - they'll still be here.

'They'll be having their picnic lunch in their doorway, safeguarding outside when it's drizzling, and even altering clothing 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 background of Mount Fuji, which has actually needed to close because of it.

'And for many years I have actually only had one traveler state to me, 'You must get so fed up with it'.

'With lots of the others - there's simply this sense of conceit and privilege.'

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

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

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

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

'They do not understand the history.

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

'It's changing the area. Our doorsteps used to be social places. We 'd sit out here and chat to good friends and neighbours.

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

Another regional, whose home is beige, also believed the colour would ward individuals off but discovered 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 a few of the more colourful ones - however the most effective thing is these straps we have now.

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

'Because it does get ridiculous. Before, we had people posing on our actions - which certainly set my canine off.

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

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

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

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