The owner of one of London's a lot of 'Instagrammable' homes says he'll constantly keep it painted pink, even though the colour brings in crowds of posturing influencers.
Peter Lee, 80, states his home in Notting Hill, west London is visited daily by individuals using it as a backdrop for their social media pictures.
The great-grandfather has taken a various view to a group of dissatisfied residents residing on Lancaster Road, famed for it's vibrant homes, just over a mile away.
They have painted their houses black in the hopes of fending off selfie-loving influencers - who they say are swarming their property street.
The previous style designer, who has actually resided in his home for 47 years, stated he's seen people doing the splits in front of his actions - and even stabilizing on his railings.
Others - in some cases dressed in simply a leotard - come onto his residential or commercial property and lean versus the front door.
He added that lots of influencers will spend entire mornings outside his home - even undergoing attire changes.
Mr Lee's doorstep has actually likewise drawn 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 one of London's most 'Instagrammable' homes and says he'll always keep it painted pink, even though the colour draws in crowds of influencers positioning for photos
The previous style 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
Notting Hill has actually become renowned for its picturesque vibrant houses and has actually become an Instagram hotspot
Despite the continuous visitors, Mr Lee is determined that he will not change his home.
He stated: 'I don't actually mind the crowds. I have cams so it does amuse me to just watch their antics.
'Recently I looked outdoors and there was someone having their image taken - with three others queueing for their turn.
'Another time a company appeared to be having a whole photoshoot. They had a little outfit change camping tent and everything. They in fact left a bunch of brand brand-new clothes here - tags and all. I set up an indication, stating to knock on my door to collect them.
'But when a few weeks went by and no one concerned get them, I provided to my granddaughter.
'It's busiest when it's sunny. In early May, when we had all that excellent weather condition, there were loads of people.
'I know it troubles others but it doesn't really bother me. I simply think, 'Live and let live'. Life's too brief.'
But one instance of an over-confident traveler saw him acquire a costs worth countless pounds.
He stated: 'I've had the tiles damaged from ladies in high heels jumping on the steps.
'That's a bit annoying - as I had to pay to have them repaired. But that's been my only issue actually.'
They declare influencers stand best outside their doors to get the best shot with some even going through multiple clothing modifications
But he insisted he would never wander off from the iconic colour: 'It was pink when I relocated back in 1978 so it becomes part of your home. I'm not changing it. It will constantly be pink.'
Meanwhile, some Notting Hill residents have grown fed up of the photoshoots taking place in front of their famous colourful houses and have actually painted them black in a quote to stop the 'rude' travelers.
Homeowners on Lancaster Road - situated just metres away from Portobello Road Market in west London - state they are continuously swamped with individuals taking pictures in front of their residential or commercial properties.
They claim influencers stand best outside their doors to get the ideal shot.
It's claimed that brazen tourists will also enjoy lunchtime picnics on their doorsteps and often peer through their windows 'forgetting that individuals in fact live there'.
A cyclist weaving through a group of Instagram addicts was just recently identified shouting, 'You are all f ** king sheep. These are typical houses.'
Two houses on the roadway have actually now dumped their previous intense outside - 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 today they have joined forces with their neighbour.
A 'quiet zone' sign has actually also been set up - and one residential or commercial property further down the street has actually even strung a rope throughout their front steps.
Fed up Notting Hill have 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 blue-green flat, informed Metro the noise from tourists has actually 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 just noise. Tourists work 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 local, who did not wish to be called, said: 'Our house was actually initially black and the others weren't.
'But the other 2 chose to join us a couple months ago as we all agree that black homes do not look great on social media.
'I understand why individuals take pictures - since of how it looks - however it just gets so jam-packed.
'We can have numerous individuals on the street simultaneously and it's a residential road - we're unable to deal with tourists.
'I think individuals just 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 bit up until now, to be fair.'
The citizen said 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 - say they are continuously swamped with individuals taking pictures in front of their residential or commercial properties
Tourists taking photographs on Lancaster road where Notting Hill locals paint popular colourful homes black in bid to put off influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'
Notting Hill homeowners have paint their colourful homes black. Pictured: Lancaster roadway in 2025
A homeowner in the third black home did not want to talk today explaining that the point of the colour change had been to 'get rid of the attention'. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
He said: 'We undoubtedly desire our neighbours to do whatever they want, however if this does not work, and all of us need to go one colour to get it to stop, then ideally as a street we can join together and do that.'
Another resident, who also wished to be confidential, stated: 'My family relocated about a month ago and the previous owner painted it black prior to because they were fed-up with how many individuals stop out front.
'It gets insane. People get on the steps and take loads of images. On the weekends, there can be hundreds of people.
'It's not Londoners, it's mainly tourists. But it simply gets difficult. I understand my moms and dads hate it.
'The hope with the black homes is that it's less picturesque. They generally wish to draw in less attention.'
A homeowner in the third black house did not desire to talk today explaining that the point of the colour change had actually been to 'get rid of the attention' and 'not draw more individuals here'.
Two travelers 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 homes black was 'a downer'.
Two travelers Clancy Carroll and Georgia Densley, who were visiting London from Australia, stated the choice to paint your homes 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 distributed amongst house owners urges them to 'think about' repainting to discourage tourists and influencers. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
They said: 'I indicate individuals are drawn here because of the street being renowned and colourful, best?
'It's a traveler spot and surely tourist is great for the local economy. It's a bit of a downer to paint the homes black. We're not fans of that.
'But to be honest, 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 houses'.
'It hasn't stopped us.'
Residents are now campaigning to attempt and get other colourful residential or commercial properties on the street to follow fit.
A letter distributed among homeowners prompts them to 'consider' repainting to dissuade travelers and influencers.
Titled 'Addressing traveler effect on our street', it reads: 'As numerous of you have actually noticed, our area of the street has ended up being a progressively popular area for social media travelers, drawn by the dynamic colours of our homes.
'While it's excellent to see gratitude for our street, the continuous crowds, noise, litter and absence of privacy brought on by individuals resting on our stairs are starting to take a toll on our every day lives.'
The letter goes on to declare that 'disruptive tourism' has suggested citizens have faced 'rental obstacles' - and 'estate representatives have validated it is negatively affecting the rate of our residential or commercial properties'.
A 'quiet zone' indication has likewise been installed - and one residential or commercial property even more down the street has even strung a rope across their front actions
It continues: 'As a possible solution, 3 households, nos [redacted] have decided to repaint their homes this spring in more neutral tones to help decrease the visual pull for tourists.
'If more people think about jointly doing the exact same, we might be able to restore some peace and privacy to our community.'
Meanwhile, other house owners explained that they had actually formerly painted their homes more neutral colours, likewise in the hope of ending up being less enticing to tourists and influencers.
George Hencken, who has actually lived in Notting Hill for 29 years, said: 'Our home utilized 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 painted their homes black will quickly discover, is that even if people aren't utilizing their home as a picture backdrop - they'll still be here.
'They'll be having their picnic lunch in their doorway, sheltering outside when it's raining, and even changing attire on their front actions.
'And Instagram and TikTok are having this result all over the world. I know that there's a coffee shop in Japan, with a background of Mount Fuji, which has actually needed to close due to the fact that of it.
'And over the years I've just had one tourist state to me, 'You should get so fed up with it'.
'With lots of the others - there's just this sense of arrogance and entitlement.'
Ms Hencken discussed that what annoyed her most was that none of the travelers or influencers appeared to have any concept 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 said: 'This location utilized to be a happy rebel corner in west London. Yes, there are costly homes, however this street also has a lot of social housing.
'They don't know the history.
'Since Richard Curtis made that foolish 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 wife likes that film'.
'It's altering the area. Our doorsteps used to be social places. We 'd remain here and chat to buddies and neighbours.
'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, likewise believed the colour would ward people off however discovered the most reliable thing is placing 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 reliable thing is these straps we have now.
'I know the green home has seen a substantial drop since putting theirs there.
'Because it does get absurd. Before, we had individuals posturing on our steps - which certainly set my pet dog off.
'They 'd even have picnics there. It's just rude.
'With Instagrammers, it's constantly the exact same type of people. You can find them. Lots of Italians - which I can due to the fact that I'm Italian.
'When it comes to the travelers, I suggest, it's the individuals are coming here for pretty photos instead of going somewhere of note. They're not going to the British Museum.'
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