How to Design a Bespoke Epoxy Resin Tabletop: From Colour Ideas to a One-of-a-Kind Creation

A one-of-a-kind table often begins with a simple idea: a colour you love, a pattern that catches your eye, or a vision of how a table could bring your interior together. At my studio in Belgium, I turn these ideas into handcrafted epoxy resin tabletops designed around each individual project.

Rather than choosing a completely standard design, you can use existing creations as inspiration and explore how their colours, shapes and artistic details could be adapted to your preferences. The aim is not to reproduce an ordinary tabletop, but to develop a design that feels personal to you.

In this guide, I explain how the design process works, from your first inspiration to the creation of a bespoke tabletop.

1. Every Unique Table Begins with an Idea

You do not need to arrive with a finished design. Sometimes a project starts with a clear image in mind; other times, it begins with a few reference photographs, a favourite colour or a description of the atmosphere you want to create in a room.

You might be drawn to a dramatic black surface, soft neutral tones, deep ocean blues, warm metallic accents or a more organic, flowing composition. These references help establish a creative direction and give us a starting point for shaping the design.

You can also explore my existing table designs to identify details that appeal to you. A particular colour combination from one piece and the overall movement of another may inspire a new direction for your own tabletop.

2. Choosing a Colour Palette That Feels Right

Colour has a major influence on the character of a tabletop. It can make a design feel calm and understated, bold and dramatic, warm and expressive, or inspired by the movement of water and natural minerals.

When developing a colour palette, consider both the colours you personally enjoy and the surroundings in which the table will be placed. Wall colours, flooring, natural light and existing interior materials can all help guide the design.

• Black and gold: a strong, dramatic combination with a luxurious character.
• Blue and metallic accents: a palette that can evoke water, movement and depth.
• Grey and soft neutrals: a restrained direction that can complement contemporary interiors.
• Warm bronze and earthy tones: a rich palette with an organic, atmospheric feel.
• Light colours: a brighter, softer look that can help a room feel open and calm.

These are starting points rather than fixed formulas. Colours can be adjusted, combined and interpreted in different ways to create a composition that reflects your vision.

3. Creating a Pattern with Its Own Character

Beyond colour, the arrangement of the design gives a tabletop its individual personality. Some compositions are bold and graphic, while others are fluid, irregular or inspired by the movement of natural forms.

You may prefer a clearly defined central feature, flowing lines that move across the surface, or a more organic arrangement in which the colours interact freely. The design can be visually striking or deliberately subtle, depending on the atmosphere you want to achieve.

Reference images are useful, but they do not need to be followed literally. They help communicate the mood and direction you have in mind. I can then use that inspiration to develop an original composition suited to your project.

Every tabletop is handcrafted, so the final result has its own character. The goal is to create a coherent design—not simply to copy a pattern from another table.

4. Choosing the Shape and Dimensions

The proportions of a tabletop influence how its design is experienced. A long rectangular surface offers a different visual canvas from a round or organically shaped one. The same colour palette can feel entirely different when the proportions and outline change.

Think about how you intend to use the table, how many people should be able to sit around it, and how much space is available in the room. These practical details help determine the dimensions and shape before the artistic composition is finalised.

Because each project is made to order, the design can be developed around your preferred dimensions and shape, subject to the requirements of the particular project. You can explore rectangular table designs or browse the full collection for inspiration.

5. Bringing Your Interior and Your Ideas Together

A bespoke tabletop should feel distinctive in its own right while also making sense in the space around it. Some clients want the table to become the main visual statement in a room. Others prefer a more harmonious design that complements the architecture and existing furnishings.

Before beginning a project, it can help to gather a few photographs of your interior, examples of colours you like, and images of table designs that catch your attention. You do not need to have every detail decided. A clear sense of what you like—and what you would rather avoid—is already a useful foundation.

The most successful projects bring together your personal preferences and the artistic possibilities of the material. This exchange helps turn a general idea into a design with a clear identity.

6. From Inspiration to a One-of-a-Kind Tabletop

Once the direction is clear, the chosen colours, shape and visual elements guide the making process. I create each tabletop by hand, paying attention to the balance of the composition and the way the different design elements work together across the surface.

Although existing pieces can provide inspiration, your finished table is developed around the choices made for your project. Small differences in the composition and the handmade process mean that each creation has its own identity.

For a closer look at the craftsmanship behind the visual effects, read The Art of Depth: Why Multiple Resin Layers Create a 3D Masterpiece. That article explores the technical process behind layered effects, while this guide focuses on how the design itself takes shape.

7. Start Designing Your Own Tabletop

You do not need a complete plan before getting in touch. You can begin with an existing design, a colour palette, a few inspiration images or simply an idea of the atmosphere you would like your table to create.

Share your preferred dimensions, shape, colours and any visual references you have. These details help me understand your direction and discuss the possibilities for a bespoke creation.

Every project is made to order in Belgium, with an emphasis on individuality, craftsmanship and a design developed around the client. If you are ready to explore your ideas, contact Leonardo Gravina to discuss your custom tabletop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customise the colours of my epoxy resin tabletop?

Yes. Colour is an important part of the design process. You can share your preferred palette or reference images so the design direction can be developed around your taste and project.

Can I use one of your existing tables as inspiration?

Yes. Existing creations are a useful starting point. You can identify colours, patterns or other visual details you like and discuss how they might inspire a new, individually developed design.

Do I need to know exactly what I want before contacting you?

No. A few ideas, reference images or preferred colours are enough to begin a conversation. The design can be explored and refined as the project develops.

Can I choose the shape and dimensions?

Custom dimensions and different shapes can be discussed for made-to-order projects. The final options depend on the requirements of your particular design.

Will my tabletop look exactly like a photograph of another table?

Photographs can guide the creative direction, but a handcrafted piece is not an identical mass-produced copy. The final composition is developed for your project, giving it its own individual character.

How do I start a bespoke table project?

Visit the contact page and share your ideas, preferred dimensions, colours and any inspiration images. These details provide a starting point for discussing your project.