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The owner of one of London's a lot of 'Instagrammable' homes states he'll always keep it painted pink, despite the fact that the colour attracts hordes of posturing influencers.

Peter Lee, 80, says his home in Notting Hill, west London is visited daily by individuals using it as a backdrop for their social media photos.

The great-grandfather has taken a various view to a group of disgruntled residents living on Lancaster Road, famous for it's colourful homes, just over a mile away.

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

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 stabilizing on his railings.

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

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

Mr Lee's doorstep has also 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 many 'Instagrammable' homes and says he'll constantly keep it painted pink, even though the colour draws in hordes of influencers positioning for images

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

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

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

He stated: 'I don't really mind the crowds. I have cams so it does amuse me to simply view their shenanigans.

'Recently I looked outside and there was somebody having their image taken - with three others queueing for their turn.

'Another time a company appeared to be having an entire photoshoot. They had a little clothing modification camping tent and whatever. They actually left a lot of brand name new clothes here - tags and all. I put up a sign, stating to knock on my door to collect them.

'But when a couple of weeks went by and no one pertained to get them, I provided to my granddaughter.

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

'I know it bothers others however it doesn't actually bother me. I simply believe, 'Live and let live'. Life's too brief.'

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

He stated: 'I've had actually the tiles harmed from women 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 issue truly.'

They claim influencers stand best outside their doors to get the perfect shot with some even going through several clothing changes

But he insisted he would never ever wander off from the iconic colour: 'It was pink when I relocated back in 1978 so it belongs to the 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 famous colourful homes and have actually painted them black in a bid to stop the 'impolite' travelers.

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

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

It's claimed that brazen travelers will also enjoy lunchtime picnics on their doorsteps and often peer through their windows 'forgetting that individuals in fact live there'.

A bicyclist weaving through a group of Instagram addicts was just recently spotted yelling, 'You are all f ** king sheep. These are typical homes.'

Two homes on the roadway have now ditched their previous intense 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 now they have joined forces with their neighbour.

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

Fed up Notting Hill have dumped their previous bright exterior - 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 the houses on Lancaster Road looked in 2022

Mike, who lives 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 house.

He said: 'What is more irritating than anything else is just sound. Tourists operate at a various 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 eliminate influencers

One resident, who did not want to be named, said: 'Our home was really originally black and the others weren't.

'But the other two chose to join us a couple months ago as we all concur that black houses don't look good on social media.

'I understand why people take pictures - because of how it looks - but it just gets so jam-packed.

'We can have hundreds of people on the street at the same time and it's a domestic road - we're unable to accommodate tourists.

'I believe people just forget that individuals live here. So the hope with painting your homes black is that travelers will relax a bit. It's been working a little bit up until now, to be reasonable.'

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

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

Tourists taking photographs on Lancaster roadway where Notting Hill locals paint popular colourful homes black in quote to postpone influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'

Notting Hill locals have paint their colourful homes black. Pictured: Lancaster roadway in 2025

A resident in the third black home did not desire to talk today describing that the point of the colour change had been to 'eliminate the attention'. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025

He stated: 'We obviously want our neighbours to do whatever they want, but if this does not work, and we all have to go one colour to get it to stop, then hopefully as a street we can sign up with together and do that.'

Another citizen, who likewise wanted to be anonymous, stated: 'My household moved in about a month back 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 actions and take loads of pictures. On the weekends, there can be hundreds of people.

'It's not Londoners, it's mainly tourists. But it simply gets demanding. I know my parents hate it.

'The hope with the black homes is that it's less picturesque. They basically wish to draw in less attention.'

A homeowner in the 3rd black house did not wish to talk today describing 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 said the decision to paint your homes black was 'a downer'.

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

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

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

They stated: 'I imply individuals are drawn here because of the street being iconic and colourful, ideal?

'It's a traveler area and definitely tourist benefits the local economy. It's a bit of a downer to paint the houses black. We're not fans of that.

'But to be truthful, 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 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 vibrant residential or commercial properties on the street to follow fit.

A letter circulated amongst house owners urges them to 'consider' repainting to dissuade tourists and influencers.

Titled 'Addressing tourist influence on our street', it checks out: 'As much of you have noticed, our section of the street has actually become an increasingly popular area for social networks travelers, drawn by the vibrant colours of our homes.

'While it's great to see appreciation for our street, the constant crowds, sound, litter and lack of personal privacy brought on by individuals sitting on our stairs are starting to take a toll on our every day lives.'

The letter goes on to claim that 'disruptive tourism' has meant citizens have actually faced 'rental obstacles' - and 'estate representatives have actually validated it is adversely impacting the rate of our residential or commercial properties'.

A 'quiet zone' indication has likewise 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, 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 collectively doing the same, we may have the ability to restore some peace and privacy to our neighborhood.'

Meanwhile, other house owners explained that they had actually previously painted their houses more neutral colours, also in the hope of becoming less enticing to travelers and influencers.

George Hencken, who has resided in Notting Hill for 29 years, said: 'Our home utilized to be pink however we painted it grey around 7 years back.

'The point was to be an unphotogenic colour.

'But the thing is, and something those who have painted their homes black will quickly find out, is that even if individuals aren't utilizing their home as an image background - they'll still be here.

'They'll be having their picnic lunch in their entrance, sheltering outside when it's raining, and even changing outfit 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 background of Mount Fuji, which has actually had to close since of it.

'And over the years I have actually only had one traveler say to me, 'You must get so ill of 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 found the most efficient 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 used to be a happy rebel corner in west London. Yes, there are costly houses, but this street likewise has a great deal of social housing.

'They don't understand the history.

'Ever since Richard Curtis made that dumb film every American banker or rich guy from Switzerland who spends a few months here, when asked where they desire to live, says: 'Oh, my other half likes that movie'.

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

'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, also believed the colour would ward individuals off however discovered the most effective thing is positioning a rope in front of his steps.

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

'I understand the green house has seen a substantial drop since putting theirs there.

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

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

'With Instagrammers, it's constantly the same sort of individuals. You can identify them. Great deals of Italians - which I can due to the fact that I'm Italian.
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'When it comes to the travelers, I suggest, it's the individuals are coming here for quite photos instead of going somewhere of note. They're not going to the British Museum.'

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