The owner of among London's most 'Instagrammable' homes says he'll constantly keep it painted pink, even though the colour attracts crowds of posing influencers.
Peter Lee, 80, states his home in Notting Hill, west London is visited daily by people using it as a background for their social media images.
The great-grandfather has actually taken a various view to a group of unhappy residents living on Lancaster Road, famed for it's vibrant homes, simply over a mile away.
They have painted their houses black in the hopes of warding off selfie-loving influencers - who they say are swarming their residential street.
The previous designer, who has actually lived in his home for 47 years, stated he's seen people doing the splits in front of his actions - and even balancing 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 invest entire mornings outside his home - even going through clothing modifications.
Mr Lee's doorstep has likewise drawn in stars from Made In Chelsea and a recent photoshoot from a clothing giant he chose not to name.
Peter Lee, 80, is the owner of among London's many 'Instagrammable' homes and states he'll constantly keep it painted pink, despite the fact that the colour brings in hordes of influencers posturing for pictures
The former designer, who has actually resided 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
Notting Hill has actually ended up being famous for its stunning vibrant houses and has ended up being an Instagram hotspot
Despite the constant visitors, Mr Lee is adamant that he will not change his home.
He stated: 'I don't really mind the crowds. I have video cameras so it does entertain me to simply watch their antics.
'Recently I looked outside and there was somebody having their image taken - with 3 others queueing for their turn.
'Another time a business appeared to be having an entire photoshoot. They had a little clothing modification tent and whatever. They actually left a bunch of brand name new clothes here - tags and all. I put up a sign, saying to knock on my door to gather 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 understand it bothers others but it does not truly trouble me. I simply believe, 'Live and let live'. Life's too brief.'
But one circumstances of an over-confident traveler saw him rack up a costs worth countless pounds.
He stated: 'I've had actually the tiles damaged from ladies in high heels getting on the steps.
'That's a bit irritating - as I had to pay to have them fixed. But that's been my only concern really.'
They claim influencers stand best outside their doors to get the perfect shot with some even going through numerous clothing modifications
But he insisted he would never ever wander off from the renowned colour: 'It was pink when I moved in back in 1978 so it's part of your home. I'm not altering it. It will constantly be pink.'
Meanwhile, some Notting Hill locals have grown fed up of the photoshoots occurring in front of their well-known vibrant homes and have painted them black in a bid to stop the 'disrespectful' tourists.
Homeowners on Lancaster Road - situated just 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.
They claim influencers stand right outside their doors to get the perfect shot.
It's claimed that brazen travelers will likewise enjoy lunch break picnics on their doorsteps and typically peer through their windows 'forgetting that individuals in fact live there'.
A cyclist weaving through a group of Instagram addicts was recently found shouting, 'You are all f ** king sheep. These are typical houses.'
Two homes on the roadway have now ditched their previous brilliant 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 house today they have signed up with forces with their neighbour.
A 'peaceful zone' sign has actually 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 dropped their previous bright exterior - in the hopes that black walls are 'less Instagrammable' - and will therefore stop individuals coming there. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
Pictured: How your homes on Lancaster Road searched in 2022
Mike, who lives in a turquoise flat, informed Metro the noise from tourists has got so bad that he has actually had to move his meditation classes to the back of his home.
He said: 'What is more irritating than anything else is simply sound. 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 residents paint their colourful terraced homes black to eliminate influencers
One homeowner, who did not want to be named, stated: 'Our home was really initially black and the others weren't.
'But the other two decided to join us a couple months ago as we all agree that black houses do not look excellent on social networks.
'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 numerous individuals on the street at the same time and it's a residential road - we're unable to cater to travelers.
'I think people just forget that individuals live here. So the hope with painting the homes black is that tourists will relax a bit. It's been working a little bit so far, to be reasonable.'
The homeowner stated he didn't anticipate the remaining houses on the street to also ditch their colourful paint however stated it might be required if the issue continues.
Homeowners on Lancaster Road - situated just metres far from Portobello Road Market in west London - state they are continuously swamped with people taking images in front of their residential or commercial properties
Tourists taking pictures on Lancaster road where Notting Hill residents paint popular vibrant houses black in quote to delay influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'
Notting Hill residents have paint their vibrant homes black. Pictured: Lancaster roadway in 2025
A citizen in the 3rd black house did not desire to talk today describing that the point of the colour change had actually been to 'eliminate the attention'. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
He said: 'We undoubtedly want our neighbours to do whatever they desire, however if this doesn't work, and we all need to go one colour to get it to stop, then ideally as a street we can collaborate and do that.'
Another resident, who also wanted to be confidential, stated: 'My household relocated about a month back and the previous owner painted it black prior to due to the fact that they were fed-up with how many people stop out front.
'It gets crazy. People get on the steps and take loads of pictures. On the weekends, there can be numerous people.
'It's not Londoners, it's primarily travelers. But it simply gets stressful. I understand my parents hate it.
'The hope with the black houses is that it's less picturesque. They generally want to draw in less attention.'
A homeowner in the 3rd 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 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 decision to paint the homes black was 'a downer'.
Two tourists Clancy Carroll and Georgia Densley, who were visiting London from Australia, said the choice to paint your houses black was 'a downer'
Residents are now campaigning to try and get other vibrant residential or commercial properties on the street to do the same
A letter circulated among homeowners urges them to 'consider' repainting to prevent travelers and influencers. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
They stated: 'I indicate individuals are drawn here because of the street being renowned and colourful, best?
'It's a tourist spot and undoubtedly tourism benefits the regional economy. It's a little bit of a downer to paint your homes black. We're not fans of that.
'But to be sincere, it probably will not work. If the rest are still vibrant, 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 try and get other colourful residential or commercial properties on the street to follow match.
A letter distributed among property owners advises them to 'think about' repainting to prevent travelers and influencers.
Titled 'Addressing traveler influence on our street', it checks out: 'As numerous of you have actually noticed, 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 excellent to see gratitude for our street, the consistent crowds, noise, litter and lack of privacy triggered by individuals sitting on our stairs are starting to take a toll on our lives.'
The letter goes on to claim that 'disruptive tourism' has suggested residents have actually dealt with 'rental obstacles' - and 'estate representatives have actually validated it is adversely affecting the price of our or commercial properties'.
A 'quiet zone' indication has actually likewise been put up - and one residential or commercial property further down the street has actually even strung a rope throughout their front steps
It continues: 'As a possible solution, 3 households, nos [redacted] have chosen to repaint their homes this spring in more neutral tones to help decrease the visual pull for travelers.
'If more of us consider collectively doing the exact same, we might be able to bring back some peace and privacy to our community.'
Meanwhile, other house owners explained that they had formerly painted their homes more neutral colours, also in the hope of ending up being less appealing to tourists and influencers.
George Hencken, who has lived in Notting Hill for 29 years, stated: 'Our home used to be pink but we painted it grey around seven years back.
'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 using their house 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 altering attire on their front actions.
'And Instagram and TikTok are having this impact all over the world. I know that there's a cafe in Japan, with a backdrop of Mount Fuji, which has had to close because of it.
'And for many years I've only had one tourist state to me, 'You need to get so ill of it'.
'With great deals of the others - there's simply this sense of conceit and privilege.'
Ms Hencken discussed that what annoyed 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 reliable thing is putting a rope in front of his steps. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
Lancaster Road located just metres away 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 houses, but this street also has a lot of social housing.
'They don't understand the history.
'Ever considering that Richard Curtis made that dumb film every American lender or rich guy from Switzerland who spends a few months here, when asked where they wish to live, says: 'Oh, my better half likes that film'.
'It's altering the location. Our doorsteps used to be social locations. We 'd sit out here and chat to good friends 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 individuals off but discovered the most efficient thing is putting a rope in front of his steps.
He said: '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 house has seen a substantial drop considering that putting theirs there.
'Because it does get ludicrous. Before, we had people positioning on our actions - which clearly set my pet dog off.
'They 'd even have picnics there. It's just rude.
'With Instagrammers, it's constantly the same type of people. You can spot them. Lots of Italians - which I can due to the fact that I'm Italian.
'As for the travelers, I indicate, it's individuals are coming here for pretty images instead of going someplace of note. They're not going to the British Museum.'
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