Tattoos used to have such a bad reputation. People thought that when you had a tattoo, you were a rebel.
But that is far from the case now. A lot of people want to get inked because people now believe it is an expression of the self. Corporate lawyers, artists, musicians, firefighters, marketing managers, teachers, and accountants, among others, are some of the individuals who have been inked or want to get inked.
But some of them are not sure what design they want. Maybe this will give you an idea of what tattoo design youโd like inked on your body.
There are 75 ideas here to choose from so get inspired!
1. Medieval Castle
Itโs a hauntingly beautiful castle design, with the moon shining down on it.
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2. Fairy City
Itโs like the fairy dust version of a big city. It reminds us of the NY skyline plus Coney Island.
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3. Cityscape Tower
This is a labor of love for the one inking and the one getting inked. For a tattoo as beautiful and elaborate at the same time, you have to be committed to want this one.
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4. Castle Tattoo On Foot
Maybe youโd like to look down instead and see a castle on your foot. Look at all those details.
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5. Watercolor Smush
Some people donโt understand the design at the bottom. But it takes a lot of time and talent to make it look like that.
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6. Bridge In Nature
This is a great blend of bridges with nature. The rigid structure of the bridge is softened by the nature that surrounds it.
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Ultra Linx
7. Semi-Hidden Dome
Itโs a tattoo design that you can show off when you want to and hide when you want to hide it. Itโs like โPeek-a-boo, Iโm right here!โ
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8. Simple But Abstract
If you want a simple but abstract architectural tattoo design, this might be the one for you. You can have it inked on your bicep, your hand, shoulder, or your back.
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9. Take Me To Japan
Do you love Japan? Do you love the temples in Japan? This tattoo design might be for you then.
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10. An Unmarked Street Map
If you like adventure, then this could be the one for you.
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11. A House Window
A simple design like this says a lot.
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12. City Love
If you love your city, why not show it some love with your tattoo? This may be of Cincinnati but you can have one made of your hometown. Or maybe have your favorite spot inked on you.
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White Whale Tattoo Instagram
13. More Love For City
This one reflects her love for Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Jessica Caroline Facebook
14. Shadow Details
Look at all those details! This was not easy to make and youโll definitely be proud of it once itโs done. It may fade over time and will not to be retouched but itโs gonna be worth it.
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15. Cathedral Finger
Sometimes, you donโt need to go big. Sometimes, you can go small, like one finger small.
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16. Two-Dimensional Design
We love that the features of the castle also double as her crown and neckpiece.
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Ultra Linx
17. World-Class Design
This tattoo design is not just an ordinary design. It transformed a classic architectural style and made it a world of its own. This is just beautiful!
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Blaze Press
18. Best City Tattoo
When you want to capture your city but you want to capture the entirety of it, a simple skyline will do. This one really captures New York City perfectly.
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19. Black and Red Tattoo
Maybe you want color but not too much. This could be a good one. Classic design, too.
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20. Colorful City
Very unique design of Stockholm. The colors used make it so vibrant and unique.
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21. House By The Woods
Have you always wanted a house by the woods? Well, now, you can always have one, wherever you go.
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Ezequiel I. Conde Facebook
22. Stairway To Heaven
We love the details added to this staircase. The details really make it one-of-a-kind.
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White Whale Tattoo Instagram
23. Gothic Architecture
If youโre into gothic architecture, this is a great design for you. You can have it this big or have a smaller version on your arm or back. But if youโre going to have this design, go as big as you can get. Those details are magnificent!
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Sacred Yantra Tattoo
24. Two Cities In One
If you canโt decide which city you love the most, why not have both inked on your legs. You can also have it inked on your arms or hands.
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25. For Architecture Geeks
Itโs not a building but this apparatus does define architects well.
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26. Europe On Your Sleeve
When you canโt get enough of the beauty of Europe, have it inked on your arm. Can you guess which part of Europe this is?
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27. A Blend
When you want to combine travel, architecture, and tattoos in one, this is what you get.
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Codex Artwork Instagram
28. Tattoo At Dusk
This design perfectly captures a small town in its last moments of daylight. Itโs very haunting.
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Alvin Manlangit Instagram
29. London Bridge At Work
Great details on this one! Itโs not just a bridge but clearly inked with all the details that make it the London Bridge.
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30. Leaning Tower
Clearly inspired by the Leaning Tower of Pisa, itโs a simple design but very unique.
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Maroo Back Tattoo Instagram
31. Classic Movie
It feels like a scene from a classic movie. And it definitely took a lot of patience for both the tattoo artist and the one being inked to get this one done.
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Ultralinx
32. A Peek
Perfectly positioned to peek out when sheโs wearing the right top. We definitely would have loved to see the entire design.
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Leeloo Lucile DMS Instagram
33. Symbolic House
Clearly inspired by symbolism, this tattoo design is very unique. Perhaps itโs inspired by a folk tale.
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34. Minimalist Architecture
Itโs subtle but it does say a lot. A minimalist design can still say a lot.
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35. A Small Pool
Most of us dream of having pools in our houses. No matter where this person goes, theyโll always have their pool.
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36. Cathedral
Cathedrals are beautiful pieces of architecture. This design clearly gives cathedrals justice.
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37. Conversation Starter
This design is such a conversation starter. A discussion on this tattoo could go all night!
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Szymon Gdowicz Instagram
38. Minimal Cathedral
When you want a cathedral design but want a minimalist feel, this is what itโll look like. Great to have it on the chest also, where it can be seen in all its glory.
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39. Hauntingly Beautiful
This design is so hauntingly beautiful. It looks so real and the inclusion of the gloomy sky makes it even more intriguing!
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40. Small Town Cathedral
While some opted to have the iconic cathedrals inked on themselves, this lady had their small town cathedral at Salamanca inked on herself. Plus she had it drawn sketch style. Very distinctive.
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Martina Pozzolini Instagram
41. Shadowing
Donโt you just love the shadowing that was done with this design? And having it inked on the arm makes it even more mysterious.
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42. Is This Inception?
It feels like being the architect in the movie, โInception.โ Are you awake or asleep?
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43. Perfect Symmetry
Itโs amazing how precise the design is inked on two separate arms. Itโs like theyโre actually part of her arms.
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44. All The Cities
This is really cool. She had the famous landmarks of all the cities sheโs lived in inked on her arm. Can you guess which cities?
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45. A Piece Of Baroque
We love how this baroque design just gives a taste of what could be.
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46. Towers
These towers could mean so many things.
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47. Castle Magic
This feels like the castle that belongs to the Harry Potter world. The details are so beautiful, itโs such a shame to hide under sleeves.
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48. Three Stairs
What do stairs mean? Will you be going up places?
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49. 360 Tattoo
A 360 degree tattoo with different details in every turn.
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50. Punk New York
This is really cool. Itโs a different look to New York City.
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Leonardo Gama Romero Instagram
51. San Francisco
Itโs an interpretation of San Francisco. But it reminds us a little bit of the movie, Labyrinth.
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Stained Glass Temples Instagram
52. Simple Stairs
Simple design. Stairs that lead to a bath or pool. And then back up again.
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53. An Architectโs Apparatus
Itโs like a rite of passage for any architect who wants to get a tattoo. This design is a must for them!
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54. European Tattoo
So many tattoos of Europe. Most likely, itโs because Europe is filled with beautiful architecture everywhere you go!
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Lisa Nicolai Instagram
55. A Little Mystery
It looks like the beginnings of an architectural sketch.
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56. Greek Seascape
Look at all those beautiful colors! What a beautiful reminder of this beautiful country.
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57. Asian Love
So much love for Europe and Japan with the earlier designs, now itโs time for Hong Kong.
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Inked Across Instagram
58. New York And Magic
What we love about this design is the attention to details on the background. And we need to recognize the work done on the Empire State Bldg. Bravo!
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Blaze Press
59. One Leg Apart
Kudos to the tattoo artist who did this. It looks so precise and painted on the leg!
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60. Colorful Village
Itโs like one of those colorful villages in childrenโs books. And it was made to look like a coloring book, too!
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61. Around The World
A hot air balloon to travel the world. So exciting!
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62. Sagrada Familia
What a great depiction of Sagrada Familia! This is going to be a great reminder of what it was when the iconic church is finally completed.
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Marika Kieruzel Instagram
63. A Whole World On Your Back
Their back became the artistโs entire canvas. Itโs amazing how all the details came together to give depth and character to this design.
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64. Curved Canvas
Look at the contrast. See how it looks different on paper and on the arm?
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65. Another Side Of Brooklyn
There have been a lot of tattoo designs that include the Brooklyn Bridge. But this take on the bridge really sets itself apart.
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66. SF In A Box
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This is a clever design. We love how they added the box element to make it different from other tattoo designs of the city.
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67. The Big Apple
Oh, what a great take on the Big Apple design! And the Statue of Liberty as stem, good one.
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68. Unfinished Geometrics
Because it looks unfinished, it gives off a different vibe. Deliberately creating it like this makes the tattoo design really unique.
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69. Memories
This design was inspired by the church he grew up attending. Great homage to the church.
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70. Blend Of Lines
We love how this design blends curves and edges. And thereโs a balance between serious and whimsy.
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71. Buildings On Hand
Tower of buildings on the hand. Pretty cool.
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72. Fun With The Duck
The duck gets his own house! Well, at least in this design.
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73. Dark Corners
Feels like 1920s New York. With all the dark corners and constructions. Waiting for the mob to appear.
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74. Old Style Houses
Perhaps an homage to childhood memories. After all, you donโt see these types of houses a lot of anymore.
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75. Columns
Going back to the first architectural styles, columns. This feels very Shakespearean.
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