The owner of one of London's a lot of 'Instagrammable' homes states he'll constantly keep it painted pink, although the colour draws in crowds of positioning influencers.

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

The great-grandfather has actually taken a various view to a group of dissatisfied locals surviving on Lancaster Road, famed for it's vibrant homes, simply over a mile away.

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

The former designer, who has actually resided in his home for 47 years, stated he's seen individuals doing the divides in front of his actions - and even balancing on his railings.

Others - often worn simply a leotard - come onto his residential or commercial property and lean against the front door.

He added that many influencers will invest entire mornings outside his home - even going through outfit modifications.

Mr Lee's doorstep has also drawn in stars from Made In Chelsea and a current photoshoot from a clothing giant he picked not to name.

Peter Lee, 80, is the owner of one of London's many 'Instagrammable' homes and says he'll always keep it painted pink, although the colour attracts crowds of influencers positioning for photos

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

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

Despite the constant visitors, Mr Lee is adamant that he will not change his house.

He said: 'I don't truly mind the crowds. I have cams so it does amuse me to just see their shenanigans.

'Recently I looked outside and there was someone 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 actually left a lot of brand name brand-new clothes here - tags and all. I set up a sign, stating to knock on my door to collect them.

'But when a couple of weeks went by and nobody pertained to get them, I gave them to my granddaughter.

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

'I know it troubles others however it does not really bother me. I just believe, 'Live and let live'. Life's too brief.'

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

He stated: 'I have actually had the tiles harmed from ladies in high heels getting on the actions.

'That's a bit annoying - as I had to pay to have them repaired. But that's been my only concern actually.'

They claim influencers stand right outside their doors to get the ideal shot with some even going through multiple outfit changes

But he insisted he would never stray from the iconic colour: 'It was pink when I relocated back in 1978 so it becomes part of your house. I'm not changing it. It will constantly be pink.'

Meanwhile, some Notting Hill locals have actually grown fed up of the photoshoots taking place in front of their popular vibrant houses and have painted them black in a quote to stop the 'impolite' travelers.

Homeowners on Lancaster Road - situated simply metres far from Portobello Road Market in west London - say they are constantly overloaded with individuals taking images in front of their residential or commercial properties.

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

It's declared that brazen tourists will likewise enjoy lunch break picnics on their doorsteps and often peer through their windows 'forgetting that people in fact live there'.

A cyclist weaving through a group of Instagram addicts was recently found yelling, 'You are all f ** king sheep. These are normal houses.'

Two houses on the roadway have now dropped their previous brilliant 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 house today they have joined forces with their neighbour.

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

Fed up Notting Hill have ditched their previous bright 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 looked in 2022

Mike, who resides in a blue-green flat, informed Metro the noise from travelers 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 just noise. 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 residents paint their vibrant terraced homes black to get rid of influencers

One citizen, who did not wish to be called, said: '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 agree that black houses don't look great on social media.

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

'We can have hundreds of individuals on the street simultaneously and it's a property road - we're unable to deal with tourists.

'I think individuals just forget that individuals live here. So the hope with painting the homes black is that tourists will unwind a bit. It's been working a little bit up until now, to be fair.'

The resident stated he didn't anticipate the remaining houses on the street to also ditch their vibrant paint however said it might be required if the issue continues.

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

Tourists taking photographs on Lancaster roadway where Notting Hill homeowners paint famous colourful homes black in bid to delay influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'

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

A resident in the 3rd black house did not desire 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 stated: 'We certainly want 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 hopefully as a street we can collaborate and do that.'

Another local, who likewise wanted to be confidential, stated: 'My family relocated about a month ago and the previous owner painted it black right before because they were fed-up with how lots of people stop out front.

'It gets insane. People get on the steps and take loads of photos. On the weekends, there can be numerous people.

'It's not Londoners, it's primarily tourists. But it simply gets difficult. I understand my moms and dads hate it.

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

A homeowner in the third black house did not desire to talk today explaining that the point of the colour modification had actually been to 'eliminate the attention' and 'not draw more individuals here'.

Two travelers who were on Lancaster Road today were Clancy Carroll and Georgia Densley, who were going to London from Australia.

They stated the choice to paint the homes black was 'a downer'.

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

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

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

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

'It's a traveler spot and certainly tourist is good for the local economy. It's a bit of a downer to paint your houses black. We're not fans of that.

'But to be honest, it probably will not 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 houses'.

'It hasn't stopped us.'

Residents are now campaigning to attempt and get other vibrant residential or commercial properties on the street to do the same.

A letter distributed amongst property owners urges them to 'think about' repainting to discourage travelers and influencers.

Titled 'Addressing tourist effect on our street', it checks out: 'As numerous of you have seen, our area of the street has become a progressively popular area for social networks travelers, drawn by the lively colours of our homes.

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

The letter goes on to claim that 'disruptive tourist' has indicated locals have dealt with 'rental challenges' - and 'estate agents have actually confirmed it is negatively impacting the cost of our residential or commercial properties'.

A 'quiet zone' sign has actually also been put 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 solution, 3 households, nos [redacted] have actually chosen to repaint their homes this spring in more neutral tones to assist minimize the visual pull for tourists.

'If more people consider collectively doing the same, we may be able to bring back some peace and personal privacy to our neighborhood.'

Meanwhile, other property owners described that they had actually formerly painted their homes more neutral colours, also in the hope of becoming less attractive to tourists and influencers.

George Hencken, who has lived in Notting Hill for 29 years, said: 'Our home utilized to be pink however 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 quickly find out, is that even if individuals aren't using their home as a picture background - they'll still be here.

'They'll be having their picnic lunch in their doorway, sheltering outside when it's raining, and even changing outfit 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 needed to close due to the fact that of it.

'And throughout the years I have actually only had one tourist say to me, 'You must get so sick of it'.

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

Ms Hencken discussed that what annoyed 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 positioning a rope in front of his steps. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

Lancaster Road situated 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 homes, however this street also has a great deal of social housing.

'They don't know the history.

'Since Richard Curtis made that dumb film every American banker or rich guy from Switzerland who invests a few months here, when asked where they wish to live, states: 'Oh, my wife likes that movie'.

'It's altering the area. Our doorsteps utilized to be social places. We 'd remain here and chat to friends and neighbours.

'Today you can't do that. If you do, any random person believes they can come and sit here too.'

Another local, whose home is beige, also thought the colour would ward people off but found the most reliable thing is putting a rope in front of his steps.

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

'I understand the green home has seen a huge drop given that putting theirs there.

'Because it does get ridiculous. Before, we had people posturing on our steps - which certainly set my canine off.

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

'With Instagrammers, it's always the exact same kind of people. You can spot them. Lots of Italians - which I can because I'm Italian.

'When it comes to the travelers, I indicate, it's individuals are coming here for quite images rather of going someplace of note. They're not going to the British Museum.'

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