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The owner of one of London's most 'Instagrammable' homes states he'll always keep it painted pink, although the colour draws in hordes of posturing influencers.

Peter Lee, 80, states his home in Notting Hill, west London is visited daily by people utilizing it as a backdrop for their social networks images.
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The great-grandfather has actually taken a various view to a group of unhappy locals residing on Lancaster Road, famed for it's colourful homes, just over a mile away.

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

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

Others - often dressed in simply a leotard - come onto his residential or commercial property and lean versus the front door.

He included that many influencers will invest whole early mornings outside his home - even undergoing clothing changes.

Mr Lee's doorstep has likewise brought in 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 most 'Instagrammable' homes and says he'll always keep it painted pink, despite the fact that the colour brings in hordes of influencers presenting for pictures

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

Notting Hill has become well known for its stunning vibrant houses and has ended up being an Instagram hotspot

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

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

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

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

'But when a few weeks passed and no one came to get them, I provided to my granddaughter.

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

'I understand it bothers others however it doesn't really bother me. I just believe, 'Live and let live'. Life's too brief.'

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

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

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

They claim influencers stand ideal outside their doors to get the ideal shot with some even undergoing several clothing modifications

But he insisted he would never stray from the iconic 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 homeowners have actually grown fed up of the photoshoots happening in front of their famous vibrant houses and have actually painted them black in a bid to stop the 'impolite' travelers.

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

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

It's claimed that brazen tourists 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 spotted screaming, 'You are all f ** king sheep. These are regular homes.'

Two houses on the road have now ditched 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 actually likewise been set up - and one residential or commercial property even more down the street has even strung a rope throughout their front steps.

Fed up Notting Hill have actually dropped their previous intense 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 noise from travelers has got so bad that he has actually needed to move his meditation classes to the back of his home.

He stated: 'What is more annoying than anything else is simply noise. 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 homeowners paint their vibrant terraced homes black to eliminate influencers

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

'But the other two decided to join us a couple months earlier as we all agree that black homes do not look excellent on social media.

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

'We can have numerous people on the street at as soon as and it's a - we're unable to deal with travelers.

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

The citizen said he didn't expect the remaining homes on the street to also ditch their colourful paint but said it might be needed if the problem continues.

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

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

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

A citizen in the 3rd black home did not want to talk today discussing 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 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 citizen, who also wished to be anonymous, stated: 'My household relocated about a month earlier and the previous owner painted it black just before because 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 numerous people.

'It's not Londoners, it's primarily tourists. But it just gets stressful. I know my parents dislike it.

'The hope with the black houses is that it's less picturesque. They generally want to draw in less attention.'

A resident in the third black house did not wish to talk today describing that the point of the colour modification had been to 'get rid of 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 stated the choice to paint the homes black was 'a downer'.

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

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

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

They said: 'I imply people are drawn here because of the street being renowned and vibrant, ideal?

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

'But to be truthful, it probably will not work. If the rest are still colourful, 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 attempt and get other colourful residential or commercial properties on the street to do the same.

A letter flowed amongst house owners prompts them to 'think about' repainting to prevent travelers and influencers.

Titled 'Addressing tourist influence on our street', it reads: 'As a lot of you have seen, our section of the street has actually ended up being a significantly popular spot for social networks travelers, drawn by the dynamic colours of our homes.

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

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

A 'quiet zone' sign has likewise been set up - 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 option, 3 households, nos [redacted] have actually chosen to repaint their homes this spring in more neutral tones to help decrease the visual pull for tourists.

'If more of us think about jointly doing the exact same, we might be able to bring back some peace and personal privacy to our community.'

Meanwhile, other property owners explained that they had previously painted their homes more neutral colours, likewise in the hope of becoming less appealing to travelers and influencers.

George Hencken, who has resided in Notting Hill for 29 years, stated: 'Our home used 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 soon discover, is that even if individuals aren't utilizing their house as a photo background - they'll still be here.

'They'll be having their picnic lunch in their entrance, 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 backdrop of Mount Fuji, which has actually had to close due to the fact that of it.

'And for many years I've only had one tourist state to me, 'You must get so ill of it'.

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

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

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

Lancaster Road situated simply 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 costly houses, but this street likewise has a great deal of social housing.

'They don't understand the history.

'Ever since Richard Curtis made that silly film every American lender or abundant guy from Switzerland who invests a couple of 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 sit out here and chat to friends and neighbours.

'And 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 individuals off but found the most efficient thing is positioning 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 colourful ones - however the most efficient thing is these straps we have now.

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

'Because it does get absurd. Before, we had individuals presenting on our actions - which undoubtedly set my canine off.

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

'With Instagrammers, it's constantly the exact same sort of people. You can identify them. Great deals of Italians - which I can due to the fact that I'm Italian.

'As for the tourists, I imply, it's individuals are coming here for pretty images instead of going somewhere of note. They're not going to the British Museum.'

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