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The owner of among London's a lot of 'Instagrammable' homes states he'll always keep it painted pink, although the colour attracts hordes of posing influencers.

Peter Lee, 80, states his home in Notting Hill, west London is gone to daily by people utilizing it as a background for their social networks photos.
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The great-grandfather has taken a various view to a group of unhappy residents living on Lancaster Road, famous for it's colourful homes, simply 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 fashion designer, who has actually lived in his home for 47 years, said he's seen individuals doing the splits in front of his actions - and even balancing on his railings.

Others - in some cases worn simply a leotard - come onto his residential or commercial property and lean versus the front door.

He added that lots of influencers will invest entire mornings outside his home - even undergoing attire modifications.

Mr Lee's doorstep has actually 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 among London's the majority of 'Instagrammable' homes and states he'll constantly keep it painted pink, although the colour attracts hordes of influencers positioning for photos

The previous style designer, who has 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

Notting Hill has ended up being famed for its attractive colourful homes and has actually become an Instagram hotspot

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

He said: 'I do not truly mind the crowds. I have cameras so it does entertain me to just see their shenanigans.

'Recently I looked outdoors and there was someone having their image taken - with 3 others queueing for their turn.

'Another time a company appeared to be having an entire photoshoot. They had a little outfit change tent and whatever. They in fact left a lot of brand name brand-new clothes here - tags and all. I installed a sign, saying to knock on my door to gather them.

'But when a couple of weeks passed and no one came to get them, I gave them to my granddaughter.

'It's busiest when it's bright. In early May, when we had all that good weather condition, there were loads of individuals.

'I understand it troubles others but it doesn't really trouble me. I just think, 'Live and let live'. Life's too brief.'

But one instance of an over-confident traveler saw him acquire a costs worth thousands of pounds.

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

'That's a bit bothersome - as I had to pay to have them fixed. 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 numerous attire changes

But he insisted he would never ever stray from the iconic colour: 'It was pink when I moved in back in 1978 so it belongs to the home. I'm not altering it. It will constantly be pink.'

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

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

They declare influencers stand right outside their doors to get the perfect shot.

It's declared that brazen travelers will likewise delight in lunch break picnics on their doorsteps and frequently peer through their windows 'forgetting that individuals really live there'.

A bicyclist 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 dropped their previous brilliant exterior - in the hopes that black walls are 'less Instagrammable' - and will therefore stop people coming there.

Previously, a purple and pink home sat either side of an already-black house and now they have actually signed up with forces with their neighbour.

A 'quiet zone' sign has likewise been set up - and one residential or commercial property even more down the street has actually even strung a rope throughout their front steps.

Fed up Notting Hill have dumped their previous brilliant 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 searched in 2022

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

He stated: 'What is more annoying than anything else is simply 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 colourful terraced homes black to get rid of influencers

One citizen, who did not wish to be called, said: 'Our house was in fact initially black and the others weren't.

'But the other two chose to join us a couple months back as we all agree that black houses do not look good on social media.

'I comprehend 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 at once and it's a residential road - we're unable to accommodate tourists.

'I believe individuals just forget that people live here. So the hope with painting your houses black is that tourists will unwind a bit. It's been working a little bit so far, to be reasonable.'

The homeowner stated he didn't anticipate the staying homes on the street to also ditch their vibrant paint however stated it might be essential if the issue continues.

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

Tourists taking photos on Lancaster roadway where Notting Hill homeowners paint famous vibrant houses black in bid to delay influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'

Notting Hill residents have paint their vibrant homes black. Pictured: Lancaster road in 2025

A local in the 3rd black house did not wish to talk today discussing that the point of the colour change had actually been to 'eliminate the attention'. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

He said: 'We obviously desire our neighbours to do whatever they want, but 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 join together and do that.'

Another homeowner, who likewise wanted to be confidential, said: 'My household moved in about a month earlier and the previous owner painted it black prior to due to the fact that they were fed-up with the number of individuals stop out front.

'It gets crazy. 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 just gets demanding. I understand my parents hate it.

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

A resident in the third black house did not want to talk today describing that the point of the colour modification had been to 'get rid of the attention' and 'not draw more individuals here'.

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

They said the choice to paint your houses black was 'a downer'.

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

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

A letter flowed among homeowners advises them to 'consider' repainting to prevent tourists and influencers. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

They said: 'I mean individuals are drawn here because of the street being renowned and vibrant, right?

'It's a traveler spot and undoubtedly tourism is good for the regional economy. It's a little bit of a downer to paint the homes black. We're not fans of that.

'But to be sincere, it most likely 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 vibrant residential or commercial properties on the street to do the same.

A letter distributed amongst house owners prompts them to to discourage tourists and influencers.

Titled 'Addressing tourist impact on our street', it reads: 'As numerous of you have noticed, our area of the street has ended up being a significantly popular area for social media travelers, drawn by the dynamic colours of our homes.

'While it's terrific to see appreciation for our street, the continuous crowds, noise, litter and lack of privacy triggered by people sitting 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 residents have actually dealt with 'rental obstacles' - and 'estate agents have actually confirmed it is adversely affecting the price of our residential or commercial properties'.

A 'quiet zone' indication has actually likewise been set 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 service, three families, nos [redacted] have chosen to repaint their homes this spring in more neutral tones to help in reducing the visual pull for travelers.

'If more of us think about jointly doing the exact same, we may be able to restore some peace and privacy to our neighborhood.'

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

George Hencken, who has actually lived in Notting Hill for 29 years, stated: 'Our home utilized to be pink however we painted it grey around 7 years earlier.

'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 people aren't using 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 raining, and even altering attire on their front steps.

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

'And for many years I've only had one traveler state to me, 'You should get so fed up with it'.

'With great deals of the others - there's just this sense of arrogance and entitlement.'

Ms Hencken discussed that what irritated her most was that none of the travelers or influencers seemed to have any idea of Notting Hill's history.

Homeowners have actually found the most efficient thing is putting 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 stated: 'This area used to be a happy rebel corner in west London. Yes, there are expensive homes, however this street likewise has a great deal of social housing.

'They do not know the history.

'Ever given that Richard Curtis made that silly movie every American lender or abundant guy from Switzerland who invests a couple of months here, when asked where they want to live, says: 'Oh, my better half likes that film'.

'It's altering the area. Our doorsteps used to be social locations. We 'd sit out here and chat to pals and neighbours.

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

Another regional, whose home is beige, likewise believed the colour would ward people off but discovered the most effective thing is positioning a rope in front of his actions.

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

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

'Because it does get absurd. Before, we had individuals posing on our steps - which obviously set my pet off.

'They 'd even have picnics there. It's just rude.

'With Instagrammers, it's constantly the very same type of individuals. You can find them. Great deals of Italians - which I can because I'm Italian.
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'When it comes to the travelers, I indicate, it's individuals are coming here for pretty photos instead of going someplace of note. They're not going to the British Museum.'

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