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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mr Lee's doorstep has actually likewise 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 most 'Instagrammable' homes and says he'll constantly keep it painted pink, even though the colour draws in crowds of influencers posturing for images

The previous style 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

Notting Hill has become renowned for its attractive colourful homes and has ended up being an Instagram hotspot

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

He said: 'I do not actually mind the crowds. I have cams so it does amuse me to just view their shenanigans.

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

'Another time a business appeared to be having an entire photoshoot. They had a little outfit change camping tent and everything. They actually left a lot of brand name new clothing here - tags and all. I set up a sign, stating to knock on my door to collect them.

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

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

'I understand it bothers others but 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 bill worth countless pounds.

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

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

They claim influencers stand right outside their doors to get the perfect shot with some even going through several attire modifications

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

Meanwhile, some Notting Hill homeowners have actually grown fed up of the photoshoots happening in front of their well-known vibrant houses and have actually painted them black in a quote to stop the 'rude' tourists.

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.

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

It's declared that brazen travelers will also delight in lunch break picnics on their doorsteps and often peer through their windows 'forgetting that individuals in fact live there'.

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

Two houses on the roadway have now dropped 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 house and now they have actually signed up with forces with their neighbour.

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

Fed up Notting Hill have ditched their previous brilliant 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 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 various volume level. There will be a group of 70 plus. It seems like a football match.'

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

One resident, who did not desire to be named, stated: 'Our house was in fact initially black and the others weren't.

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

'I comprehend why individuals take images - because of how it looks - however it simply gets so jam-packed.

'We can have numerous individuals on the street simultaneously and it's a property road - we're not able to accommodate tourists.

'I think people just forget that individuals live here. So the hope with painting the homes black is that travelers will unwind a bit. It's been working a little bit up until now, to be reasonable.'

The resident stated he didn't expect the staying homes on the street to likewise ditch their vibrant paint but said it may be required if the issue 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 citizens paint well-known vibrant houses black in quote to delay influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'

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

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

He said: 'We clearly want our neighbours to do whatever they desire, but 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 local, who likewise wished to be anonymous, said: 'My household moved in about a month back and the previous owner painted it black right before since 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 individuals.

'It's not Londoners, it's generally tourists. But it simply gets difficult. I understand my moms and dads dislike it.

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

A local in the third black house did not desire to talk today discussing that the point of the colour change had actually been to 'get rid of the attention' and 'not draw more individuals here'.

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

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

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

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

A letter circulated among property owners prompts them to 'think about' repainting to discourage tourists and influencers. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

They said: 'I mean people are drawn here since of the street being iconic and colourful, ideal?

'It's a traveler spot and certainly tourist is good for the local economy. It's a little 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 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 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 match.

A letter circulated amongst house owners prompts them to 'consider' repainting to prevent tourists and influencers.

Titled 'Addressing on our street', it reads: 'As a lot of you have actually noticed, our section of the street has become an increasingly popular area for social networks travelers, drawn by the lively colours of our homes.

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

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

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

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

'If more people think about collectively doing the very same, we may be able to bring back some peace and personal privacy to our community.'

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

George Hencken, who has lived in Notting Hill for 29 years, said: 'Our home used to be pink however 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 soon discover out, is that even if individuals aren't using their house as a photo backdrop - they'll still be here.

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

'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 actually had to close since of it.

'And for many years I have actually just had one tourist state to me, 'You should get so sick of it'.

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

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

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

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

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

'They don't know the history.

'Ever considering that Richard Curtis made that dumb movie every American banker or abundant guy from Switzerland who invests a few months here, when asked where they wish to live, says: 'Oh, my better half likes that film'.

'It's changing the area. Our doorsteps utilized to be social locations. We 'd remain here and chat to buddies 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, also believed the colour would ward people off but discovered the most reliable thing is positioning 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 colourful ones - but the most efficient thing is these straps we have now.

'I understand the green home has seen a huge drop because putting theirs there.

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

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

'With Instagrammers, it's always the same sort of individuals. You can spot them. Lots of Italians - which I can due to the fact that I'm Italian.

'As for the tourists, I mean, 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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