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

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

The great-grandfather has actually taken a various view to a group of disgruntled residents surviving on Lancaster Road, renowned for it's colourful homes, simply over a mile away.

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

The previous style designer, who has actually resided in his home for 47 years, said he's seen individuals doing the divides in front of his actions - 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 numerous influencers will invest whole mornings outside his home - even going through attire changes.

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

Peter Lee, 80, is the owner of among London's most 'Instagrammable' homes and states he'll constantly keep it painted pink, despite the fact that the colour attracts crowds of influencers positioning for photos

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

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

Despite the constant visitors, Mr Lee is adamant that he won't change his home.

He said: 'I do not really mind the crowds. I have cams so it does entertain me to simply see their shenanigans.

'Recently I looked outside and there was somebody having their picture taken - with three 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 in fact left a bunch of brand brand-new clothes here - tags and all. I set up a sign, saying to knock on my door to collect them.

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

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

'I understand it bothers others but it doesn't truly bother me. I simply believe, 'Live and let live'. Life's too brief.'

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

He stated: 'I have actually had actually the tiles damaged from females in high heels jumping on the steps.

'That's a bit frustrating - 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 ideal shot with some even going through multiple attire 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 changing it. It will always be pink.'

Meanwhile, some Notting Hill residents have grown fed up of the photoshoots occurring in front of their well-known vibrant houses and have actually painted them black in a bid to stop the 'rude' travelers.

Homeowners on Lancaster Road - located simply metres away from Portobello Road Market in west London - say they are constantly swamped with individuals taking images 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 travelers will also delight in lunch break picnics on their doorsteps and typically peer through their windows 'forgetting that people really live there'.

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

Two homes on the road have now ditched their previous bright 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 now they have actually joined forces with their neighbour.

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

Fed up Notting Hill have ditched 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 the houses on Lancaster Road searched in 2022

Mike, who resides 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 simply 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 homeowners paint their vibrant terraced to get rid of influencers

One resident, who did not want to be called, said: 'Our home was really originally black and the others weren't.

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

'I comprehend why people take images - due to the fact that of how it looks - however it simply gets so packed.

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

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

The homeowner stated he didn't anticipate the remaining houses on the street to also ditch their colourful paint however stated it might be necessary if the issue continues.

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

Tourists taking photos on Lancaster road where Notting Hill homeowners paint famous colourful houses black in quote to postpone influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'

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

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

He stated: 'We undoubtedly desire our neighbours to do whatever they want, but if this doesn't work, and all of us have 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 wanted to be confidential, said: 'My household relocated about a month ago and the previous owner painted it black just before since they were fed-up with how numerous people stop out front.

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

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

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

A citizen in the third black home did not desire to talk today describing that the point of the colour change had been to 'eliminate the attention' and 'not draw more people 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 visiting London from Australia, stated the decision to paint your houses black was 'a downer'

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

A letter distributed among house owners advises them to 'consider' repainting to prevent tourists and influencers. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

They stated: 'I indicate individuals are drawn here since of the street being renowned and colourful, ideal?

'It's a tourist area and certainly tourism is great for the regional economy. It's a little bit of a downer to paint the houses 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 end up being: 'Let's go see the street of all black homes'.

'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 flowed amongst house owners advises them to 'consider' repainting to discourage travelers and influencers.

Titled 'Addressing tourist effect on our street', it checks out: 'As much of you have actually discovered, our section of the street has become an increasingly popular area for social networks tourists, drawn by the vibrant colours of our homes.

'While it's excellent to see appreciation for our street, the consistent crowds, sound, litter and lack of personal privacy brought on by people resting on our stairs are starting to take a toll on our lives.'

The letter goes on to declare that 'disruptive tourist' has actually meant homeowners have faced 'rental obstacles' - and 'estate agents have actually validated it is negatively impacting the price of our residential or commercial properties'.

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

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

'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 homeowners discussed that they had previously painted their houses 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, said: 'Our home used to be pink however we painted it grey around 7 years ago.

'The point was to be an unphotogenic colour.

'But the thing is, and something those who have actually painted their homes black will soon discover, is that even if people aren't utilizing their house as a photo background - they'll still be here.

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

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

'And for many years I have actually only had one tourist say to me, 'You should get so ill of it'.

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

Ms Hencken discussed 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 discovered the most efficient thing is putting a rope in front of his steps. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

Lancaster Road situated just 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 homes, however this street likewise has a lot of social housing.

'They don't understand the history.

'Ever given that Richard Curtis made that silly film every American lender or rich guy from Switzerland who invests a few months here, when asked where they wish to live, states: 'Oh, my better half likes that movie'.

'It's changing the area. Our doorsteps utilized to be social locations. We 'd remain here and chat to pals and neighbours.

'But 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, likewise believed the colour would ward people off but found the most reliable 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 - however the most reliable thing is these straps we have now.

'I understand the green house has seen a big drop considering that putting theirs there.

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

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

'With Instagrammers, it's always the same kind of individuals. You can spot them. Lots of Italians - which I can since I'm Italian.
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'When it comes to the travelers, I suggest, it's the individuals are coming here for quite photos rather of going someplace of note. They're not going to the British Museum.'

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