Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Aurora, CO

9 of the 44 tattoo shops we list in Aurora have custom design work. Map search doesn't separate shops that only tattoo pre-made flash sheets from shops that build a one-of-a-kind piece around your idea — that distinction isn't a searchable field, it's buried in a portfolio you have to dig for. Every shop listed here has custom design work confirmed from its own website or portfolio, not guessed from star ratings.

Art With Heart Tattoo Custom designCard accepted

10283 E Iliff Ave, Aurora, CO 80247-3621

+13033692823 Website Directions

Bonaroo Tattoo PiercingCustom designCover-ups

15464 E Mississippi Ave, Aurora, CO 80017-3065

🕒 Mon-Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-6pm

+13036950221 Website Directions

Ink City Custom designCover-ups

13690 E Iliff Ave, Aurora, CO 80014-1368

+17208826235 Website Directions

Lady Luck Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design

24101 E Orchard Rd, Aurora, CO 80016-5344

🕒 Mon-Sat Appointment Only, Sun Closed

+13033437815 Website Directions

Love Always Destroys Hate Tattoos Walk-ins welcomeCustom design

1451 Florence St, Aurora, CO 80010-3277

🕒 Wed 12pm-5pm, Thu 12pm-5pm, Fri 12pm-5pm, Sat 12pm-5pm, Tue 12pm-5pm

+17202429624 Website Directions

Planet X Tattoo & Supply PiercingCustom design

3095 S Peoria St, Aurora, CO 80014-3158

+13037450959 Website Directions

Sydaeus Tattoo Custom designCover-upsAppointment only

17493 E Chenango Dr, Aurora, CO 80015-2029

+17204356369 Website Directions

Yoser tattoo studio Custom designCover-ups

2260 S Xanadu Way, Aurora, CO 80014-1373

+17206548787 Directions

Bring reference images, not just a description. Real custom work usually goes through at least one revision round before the appointment, and most shops charge a separate design fee or deposit that's applied to the final tattoo cost — expect that upfront, not as a surprise at checkout.

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Good to know

How much does a custom tattoo design cost?
Many shops charge a flat design fee (often $50-150) or a deposit that's later credited toward the tattoo price, on top of the hourly or per-piece rate for the tattoo itself. Large custom pieces like sleeves or back pieces are usually billed hourly rather than as one flat price.

How long does it take to get a custom tattoo designed?
Simple custom pieces can be sketched and approved within a few days to a week, but in-demand artists who focus on original work are sometimes booked weeks out just for the design consultation. Ask about current wait times when you book, since it varies a lot from shop to shop.