The owner of among London's most 'Instagrammable' homes states he'll always keep it painted pink, even though the colour draws in hordes of positioning influencers.
Peter Lee, 80, states his home in Notting Hill, west London is gone to daily by people using it as a background for their social media photos.
The great-grandfather has actually taken a various view to a group of disgruntled residents residing on Lancaster Road, renowned for it's vibrant homes, just over a mile away.
They have painted their homes black in the hopes of warding off selfie-loving influencers - who they state are swarming their property street.
The previous designer, who has 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 - often dressed in simply a leotard - come onto his residential or commercial property and lean versus the front door.
He included that lots of influencers will spend whole mornings outside his home - even going through outfit changes.
Mr Lee's doorstep has actually also drawn in stars from Made In Chelsea and a recent photoshoot from a clothes giant he chose 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, although the colour attracts hordes of influencers presenting for images
The former style designer, who has lived in his home for 47 years, stated he's seen people doing the splits in front of his steps - and even stabilizing on his railings
Notting Hill has ended up being renowned for its picturesque colourful homes and has actually ended up being an Instagram hotspot
Despite the consistent visitors, Mr Lee is adamant that he won't change his home.
He said: 'I don't truly mind the crowds. I have electronic cameras so it does amuse me to just enjoy their antics.
'Recently I looked outdoors and there was somebody having their picture taken - with three others queueing for their turn.
'Another time a company seemed to be having an entire photoshoot. They had a little outfit modification tent and everything. They really left a lot of brand name brand-new clothes here - tags and all. I set up an indication, saying to knock on my door to gather them.
'But when a few weeks passed and nobody pertained to get them, I provided them to my granddaughter.
'It's busiest when it's warm. In early May, when we had all that excellent weather, there were loads of individuals.
'I know it bothers others however it doesn't truly bother me. I simply believe, 'Live and let live'. Life's too brief.'
But one circumstances of an over-confident tourist saw him acquire an expense worth countless pounds.
He stated: 'I have actually had the tiles harmed 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 concern actually.'
They declare influencers stand right outside their doors to get the ideal shot with some even undergoing numerous clothing modifications
But he insisted he would never stray from the iconic colour: 'It was pink when I moved in back in 1978 so it's part of your home. I'm not changing it. It will constantly be pink.'
Meanwhile, some Notting Hill citizens have grown fed up of the photoshoots taking place in front of their popular colourful houses and have painted them black in a bid to stop the 'disrespectful' tourists.
Homeowners on Lancaster Road - located just metres away from Portobello Road Market in west London - state they are constantly overloaded with people taking photos in front of their residential or commercial properties.
They declare influencers stand right outside their doors to get the ideal shot.
It's declared that brazen tourists will likewise take pleasure in lunch break picnics on their doorsteps and typically peer through their windows 'forgetting that people actually live there'.
A cyclist weaving through a group of Instagram addicts was just recently spotted yelling, 'You are all f ** king sheep. These are regular houses.'
Two homes on the roadway have now dumped 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 however now they have actually joined forces with their neighbour.
A 'quiet zone' sign has likewise been installed - and one residential or commercial property even more down the street has actually even strung a rope across 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 houses on Lancaster Road looked in 2022
Mike, who lives in a turquoise flat, told 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 said: 'What is more irritating 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 locals paint their colourful terraced homes black to get rid of influencers
One local, who did not desire to be called, stated: 'Our home was in fact originally black and the others weren't.
'But the other 2 decided to join us a couple months back as all of us agree that black homes do not look good on social networks.
'I understand why people take pictures - due to the fact that of how it looks - however it simply gets so jam-packed.
'We can have hundreds of people on the street at as soon as and it's a property road - we're not able to accommodate travelers.
'I believe people just forget that people live here. So the hope with painting the homes black is that travelers will unwind a bit. It's been working a little bit so far, to be reasonable.'
The resident stated he didn't expect the staying houses on the street to also ditch their colourful paint however said it may be necessary if the issue continues.
Homeowners on Lancaster Road - situated simply metres away from Portobello Road Market in west London - state they are constantly swamped with people taking images in front of their residential or commercial properties
Tourists taking photos on Lancaster roadway where Notting Hill locals paint popular colourful houses black in bid to delay influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'
Notting Hill citizens have paint their vibrant homes black. Pictured: Lancaster road in 2025
A citizen in the 3rd black home did not wish to talk today describing that the point of the colour change had been to 'get rid of the attention'. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
He stated: 'We certainly want our neighbours to do whatever they want, however if this does not work, and we all have to go one colour to get it to stop, then hopefully as a street we can sign up with together and do that.'
Another resident, who also wanted to be anonymous, said: 'My family moved in about a month earlier 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 photos. On the weekends, there can be numerous individuals.
'It's not Londoners, it's mainly travelers. But it just gets difficult. I know my moms and dads hate it.
'The hope with the black homes is that it's less picturesque. They basically wish to attract less attention.'
A local in the third black home did not wish to talk today discussing that the point of the colour modification had actually 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 visiting London from Australia.
They said the decision to paint the houses black was 'a downer'.
Two travelers Clancy Carroll and Georgia Densley, who were checking out London from Australia, said the choice to paint the houses black was 'a downer'
Residents are now campaigning to attempt and get other colourful residential or commercial properties on the street to do the same
A letter circulated among property owners advises them to 'consider' repainting to prevent travelers and influencers. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
They said: 'I suggest people are drawn here because of the street being renowned and colourful, best?
'It's a tourist area and surely tourist benefits the local economy. It's a little bit of a downer to paint your homes black. We're not fans of that.
'But to be truthful, it most likely won't 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 homes'.
'It hasn't stopped us.'
Residents are now campaigning to attempt and get other vibrant residential or commercial properties on the street to follow match.
A letter distributed among homeowners advises them to 'think about' repainting to prevent tourists and influencers.
Titled 'Addressing traveler impact on our street', it reads: 'As many of you have actually discovered, our section of the street has ended up being a progressively popular spot for social networks tourists, drawn by the lively colours of our homes.
'While it's great to see appreciation for our street, the constant crowds, noise, litter and absence of personal privacy caused by people resting on our stairs are beginning to take a toll on our daily lives.'
The letter goes on to claim that 'disruptive tourism' has implied residents have actually dealt with 'rental obstacles' - and 'estate agents have validated it is adversely impacting the rate of our residential or commercial properties'.
A 'peaceful zone' sign 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 households, nos [redacted] have actually chosen to repaint their homes this spring in more neutral tones to help in reducing the visual pull for travelers.
'If more people think about collectively doing the same, we might be able to bring back some peace and privacy to our neighborhood.'
Meanwhile, other homeowners described that they had actually formerly painted their homes more neutral colours, also in the hope of ending up being less attractive to travelers and influencers.
George Hencken, who has resided 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 thing is, and something those who have actually painted their homes black will soon learn, is that even if people aren't utilizing their house as a picture background - they'll still be here.
'They'll be having their picnic lunch in their doorway, safeguarding outside when it's drizzling, and even altering outfit on their front actions.
'And Instagram and TikTok are having this effect all over the world. I understand that there's a coffee shop in Japan, with a backdrop of Mount Fuji, which has actually needed to close because of it.
'And over the years I have actually just had one traveler say to me, 'You must get so tired of it'.
'With great deals of the others - there's just this sense of conceit and entitlement.'
Ms Hencken explained that what annoyed her most was that none of the tourists or influencers appeared to have any idea of Notting Hill's history.
Homeowners have discovered the most reliable thing is positioning a rope in front of his actions. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
Lancaster Road located simply metres away from Portobello Road Market in west London
She stated: 'This area used to be a happy rebel corner in west London. Yes, there are costly homes, however this street also has a great deal of social housing.
'They do not know the history.
'Since Richard Curtis made that dumb film every American banker or rich guy from Switzerland who invests a couple of months here, when asked where they desire to live, states: 'Oh, my wife likes that film'.
'It's altering the location. Our doorsteps utilized to be social places. We 'd remain here and chat to friends and neighbours.
'Now you can't do that. If you do, any random individual thinks they can come and sit here too.'
Another local, whose home is beige, likewise thought the colour would ward people 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 colourful ones - however the most efficient thing is these straps we have now.
'I know the green house has seen a big drop considering that putting theirs there.
'Because it does get ridiculous. Before, we had people presenting on our steps - which obviously set my pet dog off.
'They 'd even have picnics there. It's simply disrespectful.
'With Instagrammers, it's constantly the exact same sort of people. You can spot them. Great deals of Italians - which I can since I'm Italian.
'When it comes to the tourists, I indicate, it's the people are coming here for quite images rather of going somewhere of note. They're not going to the British Museum.'
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