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The owner of among London's most 'Instagrammable' homes says he'll constantly keep it painted pink, although the colour draws in crowds of presenting [influencers](https://mcsold.ca).
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Peter Lee, 80, says his home in Notting Hill, west London is visited daily by people utilizing it as a backdrop for their social media pictures.
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The great-grandfather has actually taken a various view to a group of disgruntled residents living on Lancaster Road, famous for it's vibrant homes, simply over a mile away.
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They have painted their houses black in the hopes of warding off selfie-loving influencers - who they say are swarming their property street.
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The former fashion 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.
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Others - often worn just a leotard - come onto his residential or commercial property and lean versus the front door.
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He included that many influencers will invest whole mornings outside his home - even going through clothing changes.
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Mr Lee's doorstep has likewise drawn in stars from Made In Chelsea and a current photoshoot from a clothes giant he picked not to name.
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Peter Lee, 80, is the owner of one of London's many 'Instagrammable' homes and states he'll always keep it painted pink, despite the fact that the colour attracts hordes of influencers posing for images
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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
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Notting Hill has actually ended up being famed for its stunning vibrant houses and has actually become an Instagram hotspot
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Despite the continuous visitors, Mr Lee is determined that he will not change his house.
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He said: 'I do not actually mind the crowds. I have electronic cameras so it does entertain me to simply see their shenanigans.
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'Recently I looked outside and there was somebody having their photo taken - with 3 others queueing for their turn.
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'Another time a company appeared to be having an entire photoshoot. They had a little outfit change camping tent and everything. They actually left a bunch of brand brand-new clothing here - tags and all. I set up an indication, stating to knock on my door to collect them.
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'But when a couple of weeks went by and nobody came to get them, I offered them to my granddaughter.
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'It's busiest when it's warm. In early May, when we had all that excellent weather, there were loads of individuals.
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'I understand it bothers others however it does not actually trouble me. I just believe, 'Live and let live'. Life's too short.'
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But one circumstances of an over-confident traveler saw him acquire a costs worth countless pounds.
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He said: 'I have actually had the tiles harmed from females in high heels getting on the steps.
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'That's a bit irritating - as I had to pay to have them repaired. But that's been my only concern actually.'
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They claim influencers stand ideal outside their doors to get the best shot with some even undergoing numerous clothing modifications
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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 the home. I'm not changing it. It will always be pink.'
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Meanwhile, some Notting Hill citizens have actually grown fed up of the photoshoots occurring in front of their houses and have painted them black in a quote to stop the 'impolite' travelers.
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Homeowners on Lancaster Road - situated simply metres far from Portobello Road Market in west London - say they are continuously swamped with individuals taking images in front of their residential or commercial properties.
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They claim influencers stand right outside their doors to get the perfect shot.
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It's declared that brazen travelers will also enjoy lunch break picnics on their doorsteps and typically peer through their windows 'forgetting that people actually live there'.
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A bicyclist weaving through a group of Instagram addicts was just recently found yelling, 'You are all f ** [king sheep](https://housingbuddy.in). These are normal homes.'
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Two houses on the road have actually now dropped their previous bright outside - in the hopes that black walls are 'less Instagrammable' - and will therefore stop people coming there.
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Previously, a purple and pink home sat either side of an already-black house but now they have signed up with forces with their neighbour.
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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 actions.
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Fed up Notting Hill have dropped their previous intense exterior - in the hopes that black walls are 'less Instagrammable' - and will therefore stop individuals coming there. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
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Pictured: How the houses on Lancaster Road searched in 2022
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Mike, who lives in a turquoise flat, told Metro the noise from travelers has got so bad that he has actually needed to move his [meditation classes](https://fortressrealtycr.com) to the back of his home.
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He stated: 'What is more irritating than anything else is just noise. Tourists operate at a different volume level. There will be a group of 70 plus. It sounds like a football match.'
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Fed-up Notting Hill locals paint their vibrant terraced homes black to get rid of influencers
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One local, who did not desire to be named, said: 'Our home was actually originally black and the others weren't.
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'But the other 2 decided to join us a couple months earlier as all of us agree that black houses don't look excellent on social media.
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'I comprehend why individuals take [pictures -](https://realtyonegroupsurf.com) because of how it looks - but it simply gets so packed.
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'We can have numerous individuals on the street at once and it's a residential road - we're not able to cater to travelers.
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'I think people simply forget that [people live](https://trinidadrealestate.co.tt) here. So the hope with painting your homes black is that tourists will unwind a bit. It's been working a bit so far, to be reasonable.'
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The homeowner said he didn't expect the remaining houses on the street to likewise ditch their colourful paint but said it may be essential if the problem continues.
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Homeowners on Lancaster Road - located simply metres far from Portobello Road Market in west London - state they are constantly swamped with individuals taking photos in front of their residential or commercial properties
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Tourists taking photos on Lancaster roadway where Notting Hill homeowners paint famous vibrant houses black in quote to postpone influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'
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Notting Hill citizens have paint their vibrant homes black. Pictured: Lancaster road in 2025
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A citizen in the third black home did not wish to talk today discussing that the point of the colour change had been to 'eliminate the attention'. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
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He stated: 'We obviously want our neighbours to do whatever they desire, however if this doesn't work, and all of us need to go one colour to get it to stop, then ideally as a street we can collaborate and do that.'
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Another homeowner, who likewise wished to be confidential, stated: 'My household relocated about a month ago and the previous owner painted it black just before due to the fact that they were fed-up with how numerous people stop out front.
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'It gets crazy. People get on the actions and take loads of photos. On the weekends, there can be hundreds of people.
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'It's not Londoners, it's mainly tourists. But it simply gets demanding. I know my moms and [dads dislike](https://findspace.sg) it.
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'The hope with the black houses is that it's less picturesque. They generally desire to draw in less attention.'
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A homeowner in the third black house did not want to talk today discussing that the point of the colour modification had been to 'eliminate the [attention'](https://myassetpoint.com) and 'not draw more people here'.
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Two travelers who were on Lancaster Road today were Clancy Carroll and Georgia Densley, who were visiting London from Australia.
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They stated the choice to paint your houses black was 'a downer'.
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Two tourists Clancy Carroll and Georgia Densley, who were visiting London from Australia, stated the decision to paint your houses black was 'a downer'
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Residents are now campaigning to attempt and get other colourful residential or commercial properties on the street to follow suit
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A letter circulated amongst property owners prompts them to 'think about' repainting to dissuade travelers and influencers. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
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They stated: 'I imply individuals are drawn here since of the street being iconic and vibrant, ideal?
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'It's a traveler spot and certainly tourist is good for the local economy. It's a little a downer to paint the houses black. We're not fans of that.
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'But to be sincere, it most likely 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 houses'](https://www.sub2.io).
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'It hasn't stopped us.'
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Residents are now campaigning to attempt and get other vibrant residential or commercial properties on the street to do the same.
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A letter flowed among house owners prompts them to 'consider' repainting to prevent tourists and influencers.
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Titled 'Addressing tourist effect on our street', it checks out: 'As a number of you have observed, our section of the street has actually ended up being a significantly popular spot for social media travelers, drawn by the dynamic colours of our homes.
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'While it's excellent to see appreciation for our street, the constant crowds, noise, litter and lack of privacy triggered by people sitting on our stairs are starting to take a toll on our daily lives.'
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The letter goes on to claim that 'disruptive tourism' has meant locals have actually dealt with 'rental obstacles' - and 'estate agents have confirmed it is negatively affecting the rate of our residential or commercial properties'.
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A 'peaceful zone' indication has likewise been put up - and one residential or commercial property further down the street has even strung a rope across their front steps
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It continues: 'As a possible solution, three households, nos [redacted] have actually chosen to repaint their homes this spring in more neutral tones to help in reducing the visual pull for travelers.
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'If more of us consider jointly doing the exact same, we might have the ability to bring back some peace and personal privacy to our neighborhood.'
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Meanwhile, other homeowners discussed that they had actually previously painted their homes more neutral colours, also in the hope of becoming less appealing to travelers and influencers.
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George Hencken, who has actually lived in Notting Hill for 29 years, said: 'Our home used to be pink but we painted it grey around seven years ago.
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'The point was to be an unphotogenic colour.
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'But the thing is, and something those who have actually painted their homes black will soon discover, is that even if people aren't utilizing their house as a picture backdrop - they'll still be here.
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'They'll be having their picnic lunch in their doorway, safeguarding outside when it's raining, and even changing clothing on their front actions.
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'And Instagram and TikTok are having this impact all over the world. I understand that there's a coffee shop in Japan, with a background of Mount Fuji, which has needed to close because of it.
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'And throughout the years I have actually just had one traveler state to me, 'You should get so tired of it'.
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'With lots of the others - there's just this sense of arrogance and entitlement.'
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Ms Hencken discussed that what irritated her most was that none of the tourists or influencers appeared to have any idea of Notting Hill's history.
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Homeowners have actually found the most efficient thing is placing a rope in front of his actions. Pictured: [Lancaster Road](https://cubicbricks.com) in June, 2025
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Lancaster Road located just metres away from [Portobello Road](https://mountisaproperty.com) Market in west London
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She said: 'This area utilized to be a happy rebel corner in west London. Yes, there are pricey homes, however this street also has a great deal of social housing.
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'They do not know the history.
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'Since Richard Curtis made that dumb film every American banker or rich guy from Switzerland who invests a few months here, when asked where they desire to live, states: 'Oh, my partner likes that film'.
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'It's changing the area. Our doorsteps utilized to be social places. We 'd sit out here and chat to pals and neighbours.
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'Now you can't do that. If you do, any random person believes they can come and sit here too.'
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Another regional, whose home is beige, also thought the colour would ward individuals off but found the most reliable thing is placing a rope in front of his actions.
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He stated: 'Our home is beige so it's not as bad as a few of the more colourful ones - however the most reliable thing is these straps we have now.
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'I know the green home has seen a substantial drop given that putting theirs there.
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'Because it does get outrageous. Before, we had people positioning on our steps - which certainly set my pet off.
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'They 'd even have picnics there. It's just impolite.
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'With Instagrammers, it's constantly the exact same type of individuals. You can spot them. Lots of Italians - which I can because I'm Italian.
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'As for the tourists, I mean, it's the individuals are coming here for pretty photos instead of going somewhere of note. They're not going to the British Museum.'
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