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The owner of among London's many 'Instagrammable' homes says he'll always 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 checked out daily by individuals utilizing it as a backdrop for their social media photos.

The great-grandfather has taken a various view to a group of dissatisfied residents residing on Lancaster Road, famous for it's colourful homes, just 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 domestic street.

The former style designer, who has resided 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 simply a leotard - come onto his residential or commercial property and lean against the front door.

He added that many influencers will invest whole early mornings outside his home - even going through clothing modifications.

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

Peter Lee, 80, is the owner of one of London's many 'Instagrammable' homes and says he'll constantly keep it painted pink, despite the fact that the colour brings in crowds of influencers posturing for pictures

The former fashion 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 balancing on his railings

Notting Hill has ended up being famed for its attractive colourful houses and has actually ended up being an Instagram hotspot

Despite the consistent visitors, Mr Lee is determined that he won't alter his house.

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

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

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

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

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

'I understand it bothers others but it does not really bother me. I simply think, 'Live and let live'. Life's too short.'

But one instance of an over-confident tourist saw him rack up a costs worth thousands of pounds.

He stated: 'I've had actually the tiles damaged from females in high heels leaping on the actions.

'That's a bit irritating - as I needed to pay to have them fixed. But that's been my only issue really.'

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

But he insisted he would never stray from the renowned colour: 'It was pink when I relocated back in 1978 so it belongs to your home. I'm not altering it. It will constantly be pink.'

Meanwhile, some Notting Hill residents 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 'impolite' tourists.

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

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

It's claimed that brazen tourists will also take pleasure in lunch break picnics on their doorsteps and often peer through their windows 'forgetting that individuals really live there'.

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

Two homes on the roadway have actually now ditched their previous intense 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 joined forces with their neighbour.

A 'quiet zone' sign 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 dropped their previous intense exterior - in the hopes that black walls are 'less Instagrammable' - and will therefore stop people coming there. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

Pictured: How your houses on Lancaster Road searched in 2022

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

He said: '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 seems like a football match.'

Fed-up Notting Hill citizens paint their vibrant terraced homes black to get rid of influencers

One resident, who did not desire to be called, stated: 'Our home was actually originally black and the others weren't.

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

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

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

'I think people simply 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 little bit up until now, to be reasonable.'

The homeowner stated he didn't anticipate the staying houses on the street to likewise ditch their colourful paint however said it may be necessary if the issue continues.

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

Tourists taking photos on Lancaster road where Notting Hill citizens paint well-known vibrant homes black in bid to delay influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'

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

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

He said: 'We obviously want our neighbours to do whatever they desire, but if this does not work, and we all 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 resident, who likewise wished to be confidential, said: 'My family moved in about a month back and the previous owner painted it black right before since they were fed-up with the number of individuals stop out front.

'It gets crazy. 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 mainly travelers. But it simply gets difficult. I know my parents dislike it.

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

A citizen in the third black house did not wish to talk today discussing that the point of the colour modification 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 checking out London from Australia.

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

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

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

A letter flowed among homeowners urges them to 'consider' repainting to prevent travelers and influencers. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

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

'It's a tourist area and surely tourist benefits the regional economy. It's a little a downer to paint your homes black. We're not fans of that.

'But to be sincere, it probably will not work. If the rest are still colourful, 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 houses'.

'It hasn't stopped us.'

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

A letter circulated among homeowners advises them to 'consider' repainting to discourage tourists and influencers.

Titled 'Addressing tourist effect on our street', it checks out: 'As many of you have noticed, our area of the street has actually ended up being a significantly popular area for social networks travelers, drawn by the vibrant colours of our homes.

'While it's terrific to see gratitude for our street, the consistent crowds, sound, litter and absence of privacy brought on by people sitting on our stairs are starting to take a toll on our lives.'

The letter goes on to claim that 'disruptive tourist' has suggested citizens have faced 'rental difficulties' - and 'estate agents have validated it is negatively affecting the rate of our residential or commercial properties'.

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

It continues: 'As a possible option, 3 households, nos [redacted] have decided to repaint their homes this spring in more neutral tones to assist minimize the visual pull for travelers.

'If more people think about collectively doing the same, we might have the ability to restore some peace and privacy to our community.'

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

George Hencken, who has actually resided in Notting Hill for 29 years, stated: 'Our home used to be pink however we painted it grey around 7 years back.

'The point was to be an unphotogenic colour.

'But the important things is, and something those who have painted their homes black will soon learn, is that even if individuals aren't using their home as an image backdrop - they'll still be here.

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

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

'And over the years I've only had one tourist state to me, 'You need to get so fed up with it'.

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

Ms Hencken described that what irritated her most was that none of the travelers or influencers appeared to have any concept of Notting Hill's history.

Homeowners have actually discovered the most effective thing is positioning 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 used to be a proud rebel corner in west London. Yes, there are expensive houses, but this street also has a lot of social housing.

'They don't understand the history.

'Ever because Richard Curtis made that foolish movie every American banker or abundant guy from Switzerland who spends a couple of months here, when asked where they want to live, states: 'Oh, my other half likes that film'.

'It's changing the location. Our doorsteps used to be social locations. We 'd sit out here and chat to buddies and neighbours.

'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, also thought the colour would ward individuals off however discovered the most reliable thing is placing 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 - however the most efficient thing is these straps we have now.

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

'Because it does get outrageous. Before, we had individuals posing on our actions - which obviously set my canine off.

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

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

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

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