A row of pink houses in Notting Hill, Kensington and Holland Street

Pink Architecture in Notting Hill: Romantic London Homes.

Notting Hill and Kensington are home to some of London’s most romantic pink houses — pastel façades that glow against the city’s cobbled streets and inspire visitors from around the world. For Holland Street, these dreamy homes echo the warmth and femininity of our romantic pink palette, as well as the expressive tones found in our wallpapers and interior linen fabrics. From the iconic Bank Robber House on Lonsdale Road to the beloved pink mews of Love Actually, these colourful London streets celebrate individuality, creativity and the joyful power of pink.

Notting Hill Pink Houses near Holland Street

Celebrating Colour, Individuality and the Spirit of London

London, a place I lived for 8 years, and much of that time was Marylebone (Portland Place) and Westbourne Grove — a special place of my twenties, studying at the RCA and enjoying the freedom of life. What stays with me is the nostalgia and the interest people have in the area; I’m talking tourists, Love Actually fans, and Notting Hill admirers. The cobbled streets were filled with excitable people taking snaps of the gorgeous, classic homes — and, must I say it, elegant and dreamy houses.

Pink has been a colour I feel almost ashamed to admit is one of my favourites — not because it is overly girly or prissy, but because it is warm, heartfelt, soulful and happy. I think it speaks of empowerment and joy, and these are things I want to live. I have designed collections based around pink and am even choosing pink for our new kitchen extension happening at the moment (see link).

I have put together a selection of four stunning PINK homes in Notting Hill and Kensington, all a stone’s throw from the London version of Holland Street (I grew up on the Cambridge version!). But let’s celebrate the brave owners of these houses who choose colour, radiance and individuality in their lives.

Pink Houses of Notting Hill, Kensington and Holland Street

One of the most famous is the skinny pink house on Lonsdale Road, affectionately known as the Bank Robber House. Named after the Bankrobber London art gallery, the building once showcased works by Banksy, Russell Young, Pete Doherty and even Ronnie Kray. Originally built in 1890 as a stable, the current owner bought it in 2005 and spent years transforming it — including painting the exterior a vivid, unforgettable pink. According to Knight Frank agent Jack Thomas, the owners hadn’t realised quite how bright the colour was until they saw it in daylight the next morning. But the neighbourhood loved it. Soon, other houses in Notting Hill followed suit, embracing their own shades of pink. Today, the Bank Robber House is one of the most photographed homes in the area, with the owner regularly finding people on the doorstep capturing the perfect Instagram moment.

Just a short walk away is another icon: the pink house on St Luke’s Mews, made famous by the film Love Actually. St Luke’s Mews is one of London’s most beloved mews streets — cobbled, intimate, and impossibly photogenic. Tucked behind the bustle of Portobello Road, it feels like stepping into a pastel‑coloured dream. The pink house here has become a pilgrimage spot for film lovers, travellers and colour enthusiasts alike, its soft hue capturing the romantic spirit that defines both the neighbourhood and Holland Street’s own pink story.

Further into Notting Hill, the Victorian pink house on Pembridge Mews adds another layer to the area’s architectural romance. Dating from 1850 and part of the Pembridge Conservation Area, this property once housed stables and carriage storage on the ground floor, with living quarters above. Though modernised, it still nods to its equine past with French doors that open directly onto the cobbled street. Its pink exterior feels timeless — a gentle, feminine shade that echoes the soft, expressive tones within Holland Street’s romantic palette.

And then there is the pastel paradise surrounding Hillgate Village — a cluster of streets just minutes from Notting Hill Gate station. Step off Holland Park Avenue onto Uxbridge Street and the city shifts. The noise fades, the colours bloom, and you find yourself in a quiet oasis of pinks, peaches, blues and butter yellows. Hillgate Place, Farmer Street, Farm Place, Calcott Street, Hillgate Street, Jameson Street and Kensington Place all offer rows of pastel houses that feel like a painter’s study in light and joy. Among them, the pink façades stand out — soft, uplifting, and deeply romantic.