The owner of among London's the majority of 'Instagrammable' homes says he'll constantly keep it painted pink, despite the fact that the colour attracts hordes of posing influencers.
Peter Lee, 80, says his home in Notting Hill, west London is gone to daily by individuals using it as a background for their social networks pictures.
The great-grandfather has actually taken a different 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 warding off selfie-loving influencers - who they say are swarming their property street.
The former fashion designer, who has resided in his home for 47 years, stated he's seen people doing the splits in front of his steps - and even balancing 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 many influencers will invest whole early mornings outside his home - even undergoing outfit changes.
Mr Lee's doorstep has also drawn in stars from Made In Chelsea and a current photoshoot from a clothing giant he chose not to name.
Peter Lee, 80, is the owner of among London's most 'Instagrammable' homes and says he'll constantly keep it painted pink, even though the colour attracts crowds of influencers presenting 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 balancing on his railings
Notting Hill has ended up being famous for its picturesque colourful homes and has become an Instagram hotspot
Despite the consistent visitors, Mr Lee is adamant that he won't alter his home.
He said: 'I don't really mind the crowds. I have electronic cameras so it does entertain me to just view their shenanigans.
'Recently I looked outdoors and there was somebody having their photo taken - with three others queueing for their turn.
'Another time a business seemed to be having an entire photoshoot. They had a little attire change camping tent and everything. They in fact left a bunch of brand new clothing here - tags and all. I installed an indication, stating to knock on my door to gather them.
'But when a couple of weeks passed and nobody concerned get them, I provided to my granddaughter.
'It's busiest when it's bright. In early May, when we had all that great weather, there were loads of people.
'I know it troubles others but it doesn't really trouble me. I just believe, 'Live and let live'. Life's too brief.'
But one instance of an over-confident tourist saw him acquire a bill worth countless pounds.
He stated: 'I have actually had actually the tiles damaged from women in high heels getting on the steps.
'That's a bit bothersome - as I had to pay to have them repaired. But that's been my only problem actually.'
They declare influencers stand right outside their doors to get the ideal shot with some even undergoing multiple clothing changes
But he insisted he would never stray from the renowned colour: 'It was pink when I relocated back in 1978 so it's part of the home. I'm not altering it. It will constantly be pink.'
Meanwhile, some Notting Hill homeowners have actually grown fed up of the photoshoots taking place in front of their famous colourful homes and have painted them black in a quote to stop the 'disrespectful' tourists.
Homeowners on Lancaster Road - situated just metres far 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 ideal outside their doors to get the perfect shot.
It's claimed that brazen travelers will also take pleasure in lunch break picnics on their doorsteps and frequently peer through their windows 'forgetting that people actually live there'.
A bicyclist weaving through a group of Instagram addicts was recently identified yelling, 'You are all f ** king sheep. These are regular houses.'
Two homes on the road have now dumped their previous brilliant 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 house but now they have joined forces with their neighbour.
A 'quiet zone' sign has also been put up - and one residential or commercial property further down the street has even strung a rope throughout their front actions.
Fed up Notting Hill have ditched their previous brilliant exterior - 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 looked in 2022
Mike, who lives in a turquoise flat, informed Metro the noise from tourists has got so bad that he has actually needed to move his meditation classes to the back of his house.
He said: 'What is more annoying than anything else is just 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 citizens 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 two decided to join us a couple months back as all of us concur that black houses do not look great on social media.
'I comprehend why people take pictures - because of how it looks - however it simply gets so packed.
'We can have numerous individuals on the street at the same time and it's a residential road - we're unable to accommodate tourists.
'I think people 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 so far, to be fair.'
The resident stated he didn't expect the staying houses on the street to also ditch their colourful paint however said it may be necessary if the problem continues.
Homeowners on Lancaster Road - situated just metres far from Portobello Road Market in west London - state they are continuously swamped with people taking pictures in front of their residential or commercial properties
Tourists taking pictures on Lancaster roadway where Notting Hill locals paint well-known vibrant homes black in quote to postpone influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'
Notting Hill citizens have paint their vibrant homes black. Pictured: Lancaster road in 2025
A resident in the 3rd black house did not wish 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 obviously desire our neighbours to do whatever they desire, but if this doesn't work, and we all have to go one colour to get it to stop, then ideally as a street we can collaborate and do that.'
Another citizen, who also wished to be confidential, said: 'My family moved in about a month earlier and the previous owner painted it black right before due to the fact that they were fed-up with the number of people stop out front.
'It gets crazy. People get on the actions and take loads of pictures. On the weekends, there can be numerous individuals.
'It's not Londoners, it's primarily tourists. But it just gets demanding. I know my parents dislike it.
'The hope with the black houses is that it's less picturesque. They basically desire to bring in less attention.'
A resident in the 3rd black house did not want to talk today explaining that the point of the colour change had actually been to 'eliminate the attention' and 'not draw more people here'.
Two travelers who were on Lancaster Road today were Clancy Carroll and Georgia Densley, who were checking out London from Australia.
They said the decision to paint your homes black was 'a downer'.
Two tourists Clancy Carroll and Georgia Densley, who were visiting London from Australia, stated the decision to paint the homes 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 circulated amongst house owners advises them to 'consider' repainting to dissuade tourists and influencers. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
They said: 'I imply people are drawn here due to the fact that of the street being iconic and colourful, right?
'It's a tourist spot and surely tourist benefits the local economy. It's a bit of a downer to paint your homes black. We're not fans of that.
'But to be truthful, it probably won't work. If the rest are still vibrant, 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 vibrant residential or commercial properties on the street to follow fit.
A letter circulated among house owners urges them to 'consider' repainting to prevent tourists and influencers.
Titled 'Addressing tourist influence on our street', it checks out: 'As a lot of you have observed, our area of the street has ended up being an increasingly popular area for social networks tourists, drawn by the vibrant colours of our homes.
'While it's excellent to see appreciation for our street, the constant crowds, noise, litter and absence of privacy caused by individuals resting on our stairs are beginning to take a toll on our lives.'
The letter goes on to declare that 'disruptive tourist' has meant residents have faced 'rental challenges' - and 'estate representatives have actually verified it is negatively affecting the rate of our residential or commercial properties'.
A 'peaceful zone' sign has actually also been set up - and one residential or commercial property further down the street has even strung a rope across their front actions
It continues: 'As a possible option, three families, nos [redacted] have chosen to repaint their homes this spring in more neutral tones to help lower the visual pull for tourists.
'If more people think about jointly doing the exact same, we may be able to restore some peace and privacy to our community.'
Meanwhile, other homeowners explained that they had formerly painted their houses more neutral colours, also in the hope of ending up being less appealing to travelers and influencers.
George Hencken, who has actually resided in Notting Hill for 29 years, said: 'Our home used to be pink but we painted it grey around seven 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 soon discover out, 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, safeguarding outside when it's drizzling, and even altering clothing 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 needed to close due to the fact that of it.
'And over the years I've only had one tourist state to me, 'You should get so tired of it'.
'With lots of the others - there's just this sense of conceit and entitlement.'
Ms Hencken discussed that what irritated her most was that none of the tourists or influencers seemed to have any idea of Notting Hill's history.
Homeowners have found the most effective 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 homes, however this street also has a lot of social housing.
'They do not understand the history.
'Ever considering that Richard Curtis made that silly film every American banker or rich guy from Switzerland who invests a couple of months here, when asked where they wish to live, says: 'Oh, my wife likes that movie'.
'It's changing the area. Our doorsteps used to be social places. We 'd remain here and chat to friends and neighbours.
'But now you can't do that. If you do, any random individual thinks they can come and sit here too.'
Another local, 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 - however the most reliable thing is these straps we have now.
'I know the green home has seen a substantial drop because putting theirs there.
'Because it does get outrageous. Before, we had individuals posturing on our actions - which certainly set my dog off.
'They 'd even have picnics there. It's just disrespectful.
'With Instagrammers, it's constantly the very same sort of individuals. You can spot them. Great deals of Italians - which I can because I'm Italian.
'When it comes to the travelers, I indicate, it's individuals are coming here for quite images rather of going somewhere of note. They're not going to the British Museum.'
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