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The owner of one of London's the majority of 'Instagrammable' homes states he'll always keep it painted pink, although the colour draws in crowds of posing influencers.
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Peter Lee, 80, says his home in Notting Hill, west London is gone to daily by people using it as a backdrop for their social media pictures.
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The great-grandfather has actually taken a different view to a group of unhappy residents surviving on Lancaster Road, famed for it's vibrant homes, simply over a mile away.
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They have painted their homes black in the hopes of fending off selfie-loving influencers - who they say are swarming their domestic street.
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The previous designer, who has resided in his home for 47 years, stated he's seen people doing the splits in front of his actions - and even stabilizing on his railings.
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Others - often dressed in simply a leotard - come onto his residential or commercial property and lean against the front door.
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He added that lots of influencers will invest whole mornings outside his home - even undergoing attire modifications.
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Mr Lee's doorstep has actually likewise attracted stars from Made In Chelsea and a current photoshoot from a [clothes](https://starzijproperties.ng) giant he picked not to name.
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Peter Lee, 80, is the owner of one of London's a lot of ['Instagrammable' homes](https://jsons.ae) and says he'll constantly keep it painted pink, despite the fact that the colour brings in crowds of influencers presenting for photos
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The former designer, who has lived in his home for 47 years, stated he's seen individuals doing the divides in front of his [steps -](https://asbrealty.com.au) and even stabilizing on his railings
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Notting Hill has actually ended up being famous for its picturesque colourful houses and has actually ended up being an Instagram hotspot
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Despite the constant visitors, Mr Lee is adamant that he won't alter his house.
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He said: 'I do not really mind the crowds. I have electronic cameras so it does amuse me to simply watch their shenanigans.
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'Recently I looked outside and there was someone having their photo taken - with three others queueing for their turn.
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'Another time a company seemed to be having a whole photoshoot. They had a little clothing change tent and everything. They really left a lot of brand new clothing here - tags and all. I put 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 no one pertained to get them, I provided them to my granddaughter.
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'It's busiest when it's warm. In early May, when we had all that good weather condition, there were loads of individuals.
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'I know it bothers others but it doesn't actually [trouble](https://bomja.ir) me. I simply believe, 'Live and let live'. Life's too brief.'
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He said: 'I've had actually the tiles harmed from women in high heels getting on the steps.
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'That's a bit bothersome - as I had to pay to have them fixed. But that's been my only concern truly.'
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They declare influencers stand right outside their doors to get the best shot with some even undergoing numerous clothing changes
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But he insisted he would never wander off from the renowned colour: 'It was pink when I relocated back in 1978 so it becomes part of your house. I'm not altering it. It will constantly be pink.'
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Meanwhile, some Notting Hill homeowners have grown fed up of the photoshoots occurring in front of their popular vibrant homes and have actually painted them black in a bid to stop the 'rude' 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 people taking images in front of their residential or commercial properties.
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They declare influencers stand best outside their doors to get the perfect shot.
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It's claimed that brazen tourists will likewise take pleasure in lunchtime picnics on their [doorsteps](https://ffrealestate.com.do) and often peer through their windows 'forgetting that people really live there'.
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A bicyclist weaving through a group of Instagram addicts was just recently spotted shouting, 'You are all f ** king sheep. These are normal homes.'
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Two houses on the road have now dropped their previous brilliant outside - in the hopes that black walls are 'less Instagrammable' - and will for that reason stop individuals coming there.
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Previously, a purple and pink home sat either side of an already-black house now they have actually signed up with forces with their neighbour.
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A 'peaceful zone' indication has also been set up - and one residential or commercial property even more down the street has even strung a rope throughout their front steps.
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Fed up Notting Hill have ditched their previous intense outside - 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 your homes on Lancaster Road searched in 2022
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Mike, who lives in a turquoise flat, told 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.
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He said: 'What is more annoying than anything else is just noise. Tourists work at a different volume level. There will be a group of 70 plus. It seems like a football match.'
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Fed-up Notting Hill citizens paint their vibrant terraced homes black to eliminate influencers
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One resident, who did not wish to be named, said: 'Our house was in fact initially black and the others weren't.
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'But the other 2 chose to join us a couple months earlier as we all agree that black homes do not look good on social networks.
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'I comprehend why people take photos - because of how it looks - but it just gets so packed.
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'We can have hundreds of individuals on the street at the same time and it's a residential roadway - we're not able to cater to travelers.
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'I think individuals simply forget that individuals live here. So the hope with painting the houses black is that tourists will relax a bit. It's been working a bit up until now, to be fair.'
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The resident said he didn't anticipate the remaining houses on the street to likewise ditch their colourful paint but stated it might be essential if the issue continues.
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Homeowners on Lancaster Road - situated simply metres far from Portobello Road Market in west London - say they are continuously overloaded with individuals taking photos in front of their residential or commercial properties
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Tourists taking pictures on Lancaster roadway where Notting Hill locals paint famous colourful houses black in quote to postpone influencers and stop 'disruptive overtourism'
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Notting Hill citizens have paint their colourful homes black. Pictured: Lancaster roadway in 2025
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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 'get rid of the attention'. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
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He stated: 'We obviously want our neighbours to do whatever they want, however if this doesn't work, and all of us need to go one colour to get it to stop, then hopefully as a street we can collaborate and do that.'
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Another resident, who also wished to be anonymous, said: 'My household moved in about a month ago and the previous owner painted it black simply in the past 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 individuals.
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'It's not Londoners, it's primarily tourists. But it just gets demanding. I understand my moms and dads hate it.
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'The hope with the black houses is that it's less picturesque. They basically want to bring in less attention.'
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A local in the third black home did not wish to talk today discussing that the point of the colour modification had actually been to 'eliminate the attention' and 'not draw more individuals here'.
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Two travelers who were on Lancaster Road today were Clancy Carroll and Georgia Densley, who were checking out London from Australia.
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They said the choice to paint your homes 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 homes black was 'a downer'
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Residents are now campaigning to attempt and get other vibrant residential or commercial properties on the street to follow match
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A letter distributed among property owners prompts them to 'think about' repainting to dissuade tourists and influencers. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
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They said: 'I suggest people are drawn here due to the fact that of the street being iconic and colourful, ideal?
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'It's a traveler area and definitely tourism benefits the local economy. It's a little a downer to paint your homes black. We're not fans of that.
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'But to be honest, it most likely 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'.
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'It hasn't stopped us.'
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Residents are now campaigning to try and get other colourful residential or commercial properties on the street to follow match.
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A letter distributed amongst property owners urges them to 'think about' repainting to discourage travelers and influencers.
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Titled 'Addressing tourist impact on our street', it reads: 'As a lot of you have noticed, our area of the street has actually ended up being a progressively popular area for social networks tourists, drawn by the [dynamic colours](https://venturahomestexas.com) of our homes.
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'While it's fantastic to see gratitude for our street, the continuous crowds, sound, litter and absence of personal privacy brought on by [people resting](https://homes.lc) on our stairs are starting to take a toll on our lives.'
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The letter goes on to declare that 'disruptive tourist' has suggested locals have actually faced 'rental challenges' - and 'estate agents have actually verified it is adversely impacting the rate of our residential or commercial properties'.
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A 'peaceful zone' indication has also been put up - and one residential or [commercial property](https://dinarproperties.ae) even more down the street has actually even strung a rope throughout their front actions
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It continues: 'As a possible option, 3 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 collectively doing the very same, we might have the ability to bring back some peace and personal privacy to our community.'
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Meanwhile, other property owners discussed that they had actually formerly painted their homes more neutral colours, also in the hope of ending up being less appealing to tourists and influencers.
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George Hencken, who has actually resided in Notting Hill for 29 years, said: 'Our home utilized to be pink however we painted it grey around seven years back.
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'The point was to be an unphotogenic colour.
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'But the important things is, and something those who have painted their homes black will quickly discover, is that even if people aren't utilizing their home as an image backdrop - they'll still be here.
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'They'll be having their picnic lunch in their doorway, sheltering outside when it's drizzling, and even altering outfit 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 actually needed to close because of it.
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'And over the years I have actually just had one [tourist](https://theofferco.com) say to me, 'You should get so fed up with it'.
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'With great deals of the others - there's simply this sense of conceit and privilege.'
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Ms Hencken described that what annoyed her most was that none of the travelers or influencers seemed to have any concept of Notting Hill's history.
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Homeowners have actually discovered the most effective thing is putting a rope in front of his steps. Pictured: Lancaster Road in June, 2025
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Lancaster Road located just metres away from Portobello Road Market in west London
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She stated: 'This location used to be a happy rebel corner in west London. Yes, there are pricey homes, however this street also has a lot of social housing.
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'They don't know the history.
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'Since Richard Curtis made that foolish movie every American lender or rich guy from Switzerland who spends a couple of months here, when asked where they want to live, says: 'Oh, my wife likes that film'.
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'It's altering the area. Our doorsteps utilized to be social places. We 'd remain here and chat to pals and neighbours.
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'And 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, likewise believed the colour would ward individuals off however discovered the most efficient thing is putting a rope in front of his actions.
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He said: 'Our home is beige so it's not as bad as some of the more vibrant ones - however the most thing is these straps we have now.
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'I know the green house has actually seen a substantial drop considering that putting theirs there.
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'Because it does get absurd. Before, we had individuals posturing on our actions - which undoubtedly set my pet off.
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'They 'd even have picnics there. It's just disrespectful.
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'With Instagrammers, it's always the same sort of individuals. You can find them. Lots of Italians - which I can because I'm Italian.
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'As for the tourists, I imply, it's individuals are coming here for quite pictures rather of going someplace of note. They're not going to the British Museum.'
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