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The owner of one of London's the majority of 'Instagrammable' homes states he'll constantly keep it painted pink, although the colour attracts crowds of posing influencers.

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

The great-grandfather has taken a different view to a group of disgruntled residents surviving on Lancaster Road, famed 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 residential street.

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

Others - sometimes 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 going through attire modifications.

Mr Lee's doorstep has actually 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 one of London's a lot of 'Instagrammable' homes and says he'll constantly keep it painted pink, although the colour attracts hordes of influencers positioning for pictures

The previous style designer, who has actually lived in his home for 47 years, said he's seen people doing the divides in front of his actions - and even balancing on his railings

Notting Hill has become well known for its stunning vibrant homes and has actually become an Instagram hotspot

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

He stated: 'I do not truly 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 company seemed to be having a whole photoshoot. They had a little outfit change camping tent and everything. They in fact left a lot of brand name new clothes here - tags and all. I installed a sign, stating to knock on my door to collect them.

'But when a couple of weeks went by and no one came 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 however it doesn't really bother me. I simply think, 'Live and let live'. Life's too short.'

But one circumstances of an over-confident traveler saw him acquire 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 frustrating - as I had to pay to have them repaired. But that's been my only issue actually.'

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

But he insisted he would never stray from the renowned colour: 'It was pink when I relocated back in 1978 so it becomes part of your house. 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 colourful houses and have painted them black in a quote to stop the 'rude' tourists.

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

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

It's claimed that brazen travelers will likewise take pleasure in lunchtime picnics on their doorsteps and typically peer through their windows 'forgetting that people in fact live there'.

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

Two houses on the roadway have now ditched their previous intense exterior - 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 house however now they have actually signed up with forces with their neighbour.

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

Fed up Notting Hill have dropped their previous bright 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 your homes on Lancaster Road looked in 2022

Mike, who lives in a blue-green flat, informed Metro the noise from tourists has actually got so bad that he has needed to move his meditation classes to the back of his house.

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

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

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

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

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

'I believe people simply forget that people live here. So the hope with painting the houses black is that travelers will unwind a bit. It's been working a little bit up until now, to be fair.'

The homeowner stated he didn't expect the staying houses on the street to also ditch their vibrant paint however said it might be necessary if the problem continues.

Homeowners on Lancaster Road - located simply metres far from Portobello Road Market in west London - say they are continuously overloaded with individuals taking pictures 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 delay influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'

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

A resident in the 3rd black home did not wish to talk today explaining that the point of the colour modification had actually been to 'eliminate the attention'. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

He said: 'We certainly want our neighbours to do whatever they want, but if this doesn't work, and all of us need to go one colour to get it to stop, then hopefully as a street we can collaborate and do that.'

Another resident, who likewise wanted to be anonymous, said: 'My family relocated about a month back and the previous owner painted it black right before because they were fed-up with how many people stop out front.

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

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

'The hope with the black homes is that it's less picturesque. They essentially wish to draw in less attention.'

A local in the 3rd black house did not want to talk today explaining that the point of the colour change had actually been to 'get rid of the attention' and 'not draw more people here'.

Two travelers 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 your houses black was 'a downer'.

Two travelers 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 on the street to follow fit

A letter circulated among property owners urges them to 'consider' repainting to dissuade travelers and influencers. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

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

'It's a traveler area and certainly tourism is excellent for the regional economy. It's a little a downer to paint your houses 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 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 do the same.

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

Titled 'Addressing traveler influence on our street', it checks out: 'As much of you have discovered, our section of the street has ended up being a progressively popular area for social networks travelers, drawn by the dynamic colours of our homes.

'While it's terrific to see appreciation for our street, the constant crowds, sound, litter and absence of personal privacy triggered by individuals sitting on our stairs are beginning to take a toll on our daily lives.'

The letter goes on to claim that 'disruptive tourism' has actually meant homeowners have actually dealt with 'rental difficulties' - and 'estate representatives have actually validated it is adversely affecting the rate of our residential or commercial properties'.

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

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

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

Meanwhile, other homeowners described that they had actually formerly painted their homes more neutral colours, likewise in the hope of becoming 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 quickly discover out, is that even if people aren't utilizing their home as a photo backdrop - 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 actions.

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

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

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

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

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

Lancaster Road located simply metres far 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 houses, however this street likewise has a lot of social housing.

'They do not know the history.

'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 spouse likes that film'.

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

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

Another local, whose home is beige, likewise thought the colour would ward individuals off but found the most efficient thing is positioning a rope in front of his actions.

He said: 'Our home is beige so it's not as bad as a few of the more vibrant ones - however the most effective thing is these straps we have now.

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

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

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

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

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

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