The owner of among London's many 'Instagrammable' homes states he'll always keep it painted pink, despite the fact that the colour draws in crowds of positioning influencers.
Peter Lee, 80, states his home in Notting Hill, west London is checked out daily by people using it as a background for their social networks images.
The great-grandfather has actually taken a various view to a group of unhappy locals residing on Lancaster Road, well known for it's vibrant homes, just 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 property street.
The former designer, who has resided 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.
Others - often dressed in just a leotard - come onto his residential or commercial property and lean versus the front door.
He included that lots of influencers will spend entire mornings outside his home - even going through outfit changes.
Mr Lee's doorstep has likewise attracted stars from Made In Chelsea and a current photoshoot from a clothes giant he selected not to name.
Peter Lee, 80, is the owner of among London's the majority of 'Instagrammable' homes and says he'll constantly keep it painted pink, although the colour brings in crowds of influencers posturing for photos
The former fashion designer, who has actually lived in his home for 47 years, said he's seen individuals doing the splits in front of his steps - and even stabilizing on his railings
Notting Hill has become well known for its picturesque vibrant houses and has become an Instagram hotspot
Despite the constant visitors, Mr Lee is determined that he won't alter his house.
He said: 'I don't truly mind the crowds. I have cams so it does amuse me to just see their antics.
'Recently I looked outdoors and there was somebody having their image taken - with three others queueing for their turn.
'Another time a company seemed to be having an entire photoshoot. They had a little clothing modification tent and whatever. They in fact left a lot of brand brand-new clothing here - tags and all. I put up an indication, stating to knock on my door to gather them.
'But when a couple of weeks went by and nobody pertained to get them, I offered 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 understand it bothers others however it doesn't really trouble me. I simply believe, 'Live and let live'. Life's too brief.'
But one instance of an over-confident tourist saw him rack up a costs worth countless pounds.
He stated: 'I've had actually the tiles harmed from women in high heels jumping on the steps.
'That's a bit annoying - as I needed to pay to have them repaired. But that's been my only concern truly.'
They declare influencers stand best outside their doors to get the best shot with some even going through multiple outfit modifications
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 home. I'm not altering it. It will always be pink.'
Meanwhile, some Notting Hill locals have actually grown fed up of the photoshoots taking place in front of their famous vibrant homes and have painted them black in a quote to stop the 'rude' travelers.
Homeowners on Lancaster Road - situated 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 declare influencers stand ideal outside their doors to get the ideal shot.
It's declared that brazen travelers will also take pleasure in lunchtime picnics on their doorsteps and typically peer through their windows 'forgetting that people really live there'.
A cyclist weaving through a group of Instagram addicts was just recently spotted screaming, 'You are all f ** king sheep. These are typical homes.'
Two homes on the road have now dumped their previous bright exterior - in the hopes that black walls are 'less Instagrammable' - and will for that reason stop people coming there.
Previously, a purple and pink home sat either side of an already-black home but now they have actually signed up with forces with their neighbour.
A 'peaceful zone' indication has likewise been installed - and one residential or commercial property even more down the street has actually even strung a rope across their front actions.
Fed up Notting Hill have dropped their previous brilliant outside - in the hopes that black walls are 'less Instagrammable' - and will for that reason stop people coming there. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
Pictured: How your homes on Lancaster Road searched in 2022
Mike, who lives in a blue-green flat, informed Metro the noise from travelers has got so bad that he has had to move his meditation classes to the back of his house.
He stated: 'What is more annoying than anything else is simply 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 locals paint their colourful terraced homes black to get rid of influencers
One citizen, who did not wish to be called, said: 'Our home was in fact initially black and the others weren't.
'But the other 2 decided to join us a couple months ago as all of us agree that black homes do not look good on social media.
'I understand why individuals take images - since of how it looks - but it just gets so jam-packed.
'We can have hundreds of individuals on the street simultaneously and it's a residential roadway - we're unable to cater to tourists.
'I believe individuals simply forget that individuals live here. So the hope with painting the homes black is that travelers will relax a bit. It's been working a bit up until now, to be fair.'
The citizen stated he didn't expect the remaining houses on the street to likewise ditch their colourful paint but said it may be needed 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 individuals taking images in front of their residential or commercial properties
Tourists taking photographs on Lancaster road where Notting Hill locals paint famous colourful homes black in quote to postpone influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'
Notting Hill residents have paint their colourful homes black. Pictured: Lancaster roadway in 2025
A citizen in the 3rd black home did not desire to talk today discussing that the point of the colour modification had been to 'eliminate the attention'. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
He stated: 'We clearly want our neighbours to do whatever they desire, however 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 join together and do that.'
Another homeowner, who likewise wanted to be anonymous, stated: 'My household relocated 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 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 mainly tourists. But it simply gets demanding. I understand my parents hate it.
'The hope with the black houses is that it's less picturesque. They generally wish to attract less attention.'
A homeowner in the third black home did not wish to talk today discussing that the point of the colour change had actually 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 visiting London from Australia.
They stated the decision to paint your houses black was 'a downer'.
Two tourists Clancy Carroll and Georgia Densley, who were visiting London from Australia, said the decision to paint your houses black was 'a downer'
Residents are now campaigning to attempt and get other colourful residential or commercial properties on the street to follow fit
A letter circulated among property owners urges them to 'consider' repainting to prevent tourists and influencers. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
They said: 'I imply individuals are drawn here because of the street being iconic and vibrant, best?
'It's a traveler spot and definitely tourism is excellent for 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 most likely will not work. If the rest are still colourful, individuals will come here - and if they all paint their homes black, it will become: 'Let's go see the street of all black houses'.
'It hasn't stopped us.'
Residents are now campaigning to try and get other colourful residential or commercial properties on the street to follow match.
A letter circulated amongst homeowners prompts them to 'think about' repainting to dissuade tourists and influencers.
Titled 'Addressing traveler influence on our street', it checks out: 'As much of you have discovered, our area of the street has actually become a significantly popular area for social networks travelers, drawn by the dynamic colours of our homes.
'While it's great to see gratitude for our street, the constant crowds, sound, litter and lack of personal privacy caused by people resting on our stairs are starting to take a toll on our day-to-day lives.'
The letter goes on to declare that 'disruptive tourist' has actually implied locals have actually dealt with 'rental obstacles' - and 'estate agents have confirmed it is negatively impacting the cost of our residential or commercial properties'.
A 'peaceful zone' sign has likewise been put up - and one residential or commercial property further down the street has even strung a rope across their front steps
It continues: 'As a possible service, 3 homes, 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 consider jointly doing the same, we may have the ability to bring back some peace and personal privacy to our community.'
Meanwhile, other house owners described that they had formerly painted their houses more neutral colours, also in the hope of ending up being less appealing to tourists and influencers.
George Hencken, who has actually lived in Notting Hill for 29 years, stated: '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 painted their homes black will soon discover, is that even if people aren't using their home as a photo backdrop - they'll still be here.
'They'll be having their picnic lunch in their entrance, sheltering outside when it's drizzling, and even changing attire on their front steps.
'And Instagram and TikTok are having this impact all over the world. I understand that there's a cafe in Japan, with a background of Mount Fuji, which has actually had to close because of it.
'And for many years I've just had one traveler say to me, 'You must get so sick of it'.
'With great deals of the others - there's just this sense of conceit 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 found the most effective thing is putting a rope in front of his steps. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
Lancaster Road situated just metres away 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 likewise has a lot of social housing.
'They don't know the history.
'Since Richard Curtis made that silly movie every American lender or abundant guy from Switzerland who invests a few months here, when asked where they wish to live, says: 'Oh, my partner likes that film'.
'It's altering the location. Our doorsteps utilized to be social locations. We 'd sit out here and chat to friends and neighbours.
'But now you can't do that. If you do, any random person thinks they can come and sit here too.'
Another regional, whose home is beige, also thought the colour would ward individuals off but discovered the most reliable thing is positioning 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 vibrant ones - but the most efficient thing is these straps we have now.
'I know the green house has actually seen a big drop because putting theirs there.
'Because it does get outrageous. Before, we had individuals presenting on our steps - which undoubtedly set my pet dog off.
'They 'd even have picnics there. It's just impolite.
'With Instagrammers, it's always the same type of people. You can spot them. Great deals of Italians - which I can since I'm Italian.
'As for the tourists, I indicate, it's individuals are coming here for pretty photos rather of going somewhere of note. They're not going to the British Museum.'
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