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 <br>The owner of one of London's most 'Instagrammable' homes says he'll always keep it painted pink, despite the fact that the colour draws in crowds of positioning influencers.<br>[lilo.org](https://search.lilo.org/)
 <br>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.<br>[wikipedia.org](https://www.wikipedia.org/)
 <br>The great-grandfather has taken a different view to a group of disgruntled locals living on Lancaster Road, well known for it's vibrant homes, simply over a mile away.<br>
 <br>They have painted their houses black in the hopes of fending off selfie-loving influencers - who they say are swarming their domestic street.<br>
 <br>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.<br>
 <br>Others - in some cases worn simply a leotard - come onto his residential or commercial property and lean against the front door.<br>
 <br>He added that numerous influencers will invest entire mornings outside his home - even undergoing attire modifications.<br>
 <br>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.<br>
 <br>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 attracts hordes of influencers posing for pictures<br>
 <br>The previous designer, who has actually lived in his home for 47 years, stated he's seen individuals doing the splits in front of his actions - and even balancing on his railings<br>
 <br>Notting Hill has actually ended up being renowned for its picturesque vibrant houses and has become an Instagram hotspot<br>
 <br>Despite the continuous visitors, Mr Lee is determined that he will not alter his house.<br>
 <br>He stated: 'I do not actually mind the crowds. I have video cameras so it does entertain me to simply see their antics.<br>
 <br>'Recently I looked outside and there was somebody having their photo taken - with three others queueing for their turn.<br>
 <br>'Another time a business seemed to be having an entire photoshoot. They had a little [attire modification](https://luxea.co.uk) tent and everything. They actually left a bunch of brand name new clothing here - tags and all. I [installed](https://protasaproperties.com) an indication, saying to knock on my door to gather them.<br>
 <br>'But when a couple of weeks passed and nobody came to get them, I provided to my granddaughter.<br>
 <br>'It's busiest when it's bright. In early May, when we had all that excellent weather condition, there were loads of people.<br>
 <br>'I know it troubles others but it does not truly bother me. I just believe, 'Live and let live'. Life's too brief.'<br>
 <br>But one instance of an over-confident tourist saw him rack up an expense worth [thousands](https://hauntley.com) of pounds.<br>
 <br>He stated: 'I've had the tiles harmed from ladies in high heels leaping on the steps.<br>
 <br>'That's a bit frustrating - as I had to pay to have them fixed. But that's been my only concern truly.'<br>
 <br>They claim influencers stand right outside their doors to get the ideal shot with some even going through numerous attire modifications<br>
 <br>But he insisted he would never ever wander off from the  colour: 'It was pink when I moved in back in 1978 so it's part of your house. I'm not altering it. It will constantly be pink.'<br>
 <br>Meanwhile, some Notting Hill locals have grown fed up of the photoshoots happening in front of their well-known colourful homes and have actually painted them black in a bid to stop the 'disrespectful' tourists.<br>
 <br>Homeowners on Lancaster Road - situated just metres away from Portobello Road Market in west London - say they are continuously swamped with individuals taking images in front of their residential or commercial properties.<br>
 <br>They declare influencers stand right outside their doors to get the ideal shot.<br>
 <br>It's claimed that brazen tourists will likewise enjoy lunch break picnics on their doorsteps and frequently peer through their windows 'forgetting that individuals in fact live there'.<br>
 <br>A cyclist weaving through a group of Instagram addicts was recently spotted yelling, 'You are all f ** king sheep. These are typical houses.'<br>
 <br>Two houses on the road have actually now dumped their previous intense exterior - in the hopes that black walls are 'less Instagrammable' - and will for that reason stop [individuals](https://blue-shark.ae) coming there.<br>
 <br>Previously, a purple and pink home sat either side of an already-black home and now they have [joined forces](https://aikyathadevelopers.com) with their neighbour.<br>
 <br>A 'quiet zone' indication has also been put up - and one residential or commercial property further down the street has even strung a rope throughout their front actions.<br>
 <br>Fed up Notting Hill have dumped 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](https://parkwayimoveis.com.br) in June, 2025<br>
 <br>Pictured: How your homes on Lancaster Road searched in 2022<br>
 <br>Mike, who lives in a turquoise flat, informed Metro the sound from travelers has actually got so bad that he has actually had to move his meditation classes to the back of his home.<br>
 <br>He stated: 'What is more irritating than anything else is simply noise. Tourists work at a various volume level. There will be a group of 70 plus. It seems like a football match.'<br>
 <br>Fed-up Notting Hill citizens paint their vibrant terraced homes black to get rid of influencers<br>
 <br>One citizen, who did not want to be named, stated: 'Our house was actually initially black and the others weren't.<br>
 <br>'But the other two decided to join us a couple months ago as we all agree that black houses do not look great on social media.<br>
 <br>'I comprehend why people take photos - because of how it looks - however it simply gets so jam-packed.<br>
 <br>'We can have numerous people on the street at the same time and it's a domestic roadway - we're unable to cater to tourists.<br>
 <br>'I think people just forget that [individuals live](https://test1.coraworld.com) here. So the hope with painting your houses black is that tourists will relax a bit. It's been working a little bit so far, to be reasonable.'<br>
 <br>The [resident stated](https://roostaustin.com) he didn't anticipate the staying homes on the street to also ditch their vibrant paint however stated it may be essential if the problem continues.<br>
 <br>Homeowners on Lancaster Road - located just metres away from Portobello Road Market in west London - state they are constantly overloaded with individuals taking pictures in front of their residential or [commercial](https://www.aber.ae) properties<br>
 <br>Tourists taking pictures on Lancaster roadway where Notting Hill residents paint well-known vibrant houses black in quote to postpone influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'<br>
 <br>Notting Hill homeowners have paint their colourful homes black. Pictured: Lancaster road in 2025<br>
 <br>A resident in the third black house did not wish to talk today describing that the point of the colour modification had actually been to 'eliminate the attention'. Pictured: [Lancaster Road](https://mrajhi.com.sa) in June, 2025<br>
 <br>He said: 'We obviously desire our neighbours to do whatever they desire, however if this does not work, and we all have to go one colour to get it to stop, then ideally as a street we can join together and do that.'<br>
 <br>Another citizen, who likewise wanted to be anonymous, said: 'My family relocated about a month earlier and the previous owner painted it black prior to due to the fact that they were fed-up with how lots of individuals stop out front.<br>
 <br>'It gets insane. People get on the actions and take loads of images. On the weekends, there can be hundreds of people.<br>
 <br>'It's not Londoners, it's generally tourists. But it simply gets demanding. I understand my parents hate it.<br>
 <br>'The hope with the black homes is that it's less picturesque. They generally desire to attract less attention.'<br>
 <br>A local in the 3rd black house did not desire to talk today discussing that the point of the colour change had been to 'get rid of the attention' and 'not draw more people here'.<br>
 <br>Two travelers who were on Lancaster Road today were Clancy Carroll and Georgia Densley, who were [checking](https://dominicarealestate767.com) out London from Australia.<br>
 <br>They stated the [decision](https://jnnestate.com) to paint your homes black was 'a downer'.<br>
 <br>Two travelers Clancy Carroll and Georgia Densley, who were going to London from Australia, stated the choice to paint the houses black was 'a downer'<br>
 <br>Residents are now campaigning to attempt and get other vibrant residential or commercial properties on the street to do the same<br>
 <br>A letter distributed amongst homeowners advises them to 'think about' repainting to dissuade travelers and influencers. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025<br>
 <br>They stated: 'I imply people are drawn here because of the street being iconic and colourful, best?<br>
 <br>'It's a traveler spot and certainly tourism benefits the regional economy. It's a little bit of a downer to paint the homes black. We're not fans of that.<br>
 <br>'But to be truthful, it most likely will not 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'.<br>
 <br>'It hasn't stopped us.'<br>
 <br>Residents are now campaigning to attempt and get other vibrant residential or commercial properties on the street to follow fit.<br>
 <br>A letter flowed among property owners urges them to 'think about' repainting to discourage travelers and influencers.<br>
 <br>Titled 'Addressing tourist effect on our street', it reads: 'As a lot of you have actually observed, our section of the street has actually become a progressively popular area for social media tourists, drawn by the dynamic colours of our homes.<br>
 <br>'While it's great to see appreciation for our street, the consistent crowds, noise, litter and absence of personal privacy caused by people resting on our stairs are beginning to take a toll on our lives.'<br>
 <br>The letter goes on to claim that 'disruptive tourism' has suggested homeowners have actually dealt with 'rental challenges' - and 'estate agents have actually confirmed it is negatively affecting the rate of our residential or commercial properties'. <br>
 <br>A 'quiet 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<br>
 <br>It continues: 'As a possible service, three households, nos [redacted] have actually decided to repaint their homes this spring in more neutral tones to help in reducing the visual pull for tourists.<br>
 <br>'If more of us consider collectively doing the very same, we might be able to restore some peace and personal privacy to our community.'<br>
 <br>Meanwhile, other house owners described that they had actually previously painted their homes more neutral colours, likewise in the hope of ending up being less enticing to tourists and influencers.<br>
 <br>George Hencken, who has actually resided in Notting Hill for 29 years, said: 'Our home utilized to be pink but we painted it grey around seven years ago.<br>
 <br>'The point was to be an unphotogenic colour.<br>
 <br>'But the thing is, and something those who have actually painted their homes black will quickly discover, is that even if people aren't utilizing their house as an image background - they'll still be here.<br>
 <br>'They'll be having their picnic lunch in their doorway, safeguarding outside when it's drizzling, and even altering attire on their front steps.<br>
 <br>'And Instagram and TikTok are having this impact all over the world. I know that there's a coffee shop in Japan, with a backdrop of Mount Fuji, which has actually had to close due to the fact that of it.<br>
 <br>'And throughout the years I've only had one tourist state to me, 'You must get so fed up with it'.<br>
 <br>'With great deals of the others - there's simply this sense of arrogance and entitlement.'<br>
 <br>Ms Hencken explained that what frustrated her most was that none of the travelers or influencers seemed to have any concept of Notting Hill's history.<br>
 <br>Homeowners have discovered the most reliable thing is putting a rope in front of his actions. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025<br>
 <br>Lancaster [Road situated](https://getpropt.com) just metres far from Portobello Road Market in west London<br>
 <br>She said: 'This area used to be a happy rebel corner in west London. Yes, there are pricey homes, but this street likewise has a lot of social housing.<br>
 <br>'They do not know the history.<br>
 <br>'Since Richard Curtis made that stupid movie every American lender or rich guy from Switzerland who spends a few months here, when asked where they want to live, states: 'Oh, my other half likes that film'.<br>
 <br>'It's altering the location. Our doorsteps utilized to be social places. We 'd sit out here and chat to buddies and neighbours.<br>
 <br>'Today you can't do that. If you do, any random person thinks they can come and sit here too.'<br>
 <br>Another regional, whose home is beige, likewise believed the colour would ward individuals off however found the most effective thing is positioning a rope in front of his actions.<br>
 <br>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.<br>
 <br>'I understand the green home has actually seen a big drop considering that putting theirs there.<br>
 <br>'Because it does get absurd. Before, we had people positioning on our actions - which clearly set my dog off.<br>
 <br>'They 'd even have picnics there. It's just rude.<br>
 <br>'With Instagrammers, it's always the same type of individuals. You can identify them. Lots of Italians - which I can due to the fact that I'm Italian.<br>
 <br>'As for the tourists, I mean, it's the people are coming here for quite pictures instead of going someplace of note. They're not going to the British Museum.'<br>
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