Mushrooms can either have a deep meaning or be an homage to your favorite cartoon. This versatile tattoo has lots of different meanings, making them a unique tattoo to have inked into your skin.

No matter whether mushrooms remind you of nature, your favorite childhood storybook or a videogame, they make excellent imagery for tattoos. They suit many different styles from realistic black and gray, to bold cartoon-like designs. Read on to learn more about the meaning of mushroom tattoos and the different designs they can be inked in.

Mushroom Tattoo Ideas (12 Design Styles)

Need some inspiration for your mushroom tattoo? We countdown our favorite 12 design styles, their history, their symbology, and why they suit mushroom tattoos so much.

1. Color Mushroom Tattoo Design

Mushrooms come in a range of wonderful colors. In real life, mushrooms can be found in wonderfully bold shades and stunning jewel tones. The brighter the mushroom, the more poisonous it tends to be. Colorful mushroom tattoos can either be realistic, cartoonish or illustrative.

It’s not just the mushroom that can be colored. The whole background can be bold, whether it’s a psychedelic galaxy, mythical realm or a galaxy of tones.

2. Black and Grey Mushroom Tattoos

Because mushrooms are so distinctive in shape, they look amazing in black and gray. A good tattoo artist can great a multi-dimensional mushroom tattoo, with shaded gills and a darker shaded cap.

Choose a fine line, delicate mushroom tattoo, a monochrome grayscale design, or a heavier black dramatic piece. Mushrooms suit different styles, each of them looking stunning in black and grey.

3. Fine Line Mushroom Tattoo Design

In recent years, small and simple fine line mushroom tattoos have become very popular. Minimalist and delicate, these cute mushroom tattoos can be elegant and subtle. This is a great option if you want to get a delicate tattoo that won’t make too much of an impact.