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The 4 Best Plum and Aubergine Maximalist Rooms
Four rooms that prove plum and aubergine are the most bewitching shades in the maximalist palette.
Plum and aubergine aren't just colors—they're moods. They're the shades that turn a room from merely decorated into something you want to sink into, stay in, and possibly never leave. Deep, dramatic, and deliciously maximalist, these purple-hued spaces know that subtlety is for people who don't own mirror balls.
Whether they're channeling disco fever, gothic romance, or some glorious combination of the two, the rooms on this list understand that plum and aubergine demand commitment. They're rich, they're moody, and they refuse to whisper when they could shimmer. From mirrored ceilings to stained glass starlight, these four spaces prove that the best maximalist rooms are the ones that cast a spell.
1SaveRoscoe · Disco Renegade
Disco Renegade Shimmers On
Roscoe lives by a simple rule: if it doesn't shimmer, it doesn't belong. Aubergine walls meet chrome accents under a permanent mirror-ball glow, creating a 70s glam fever dream that refuses to end. Every surface catches light, every corner throws a party, and the whole room feels like Saturday night distilled into four walls. This is maximalism with a groove.
Steal this: Install a permanent mirror ball and let it dictate your entire lighting scheme.
2SaveMira · Mirror Ball Muse
The Ceiling Doubles the Fun
Mira asks the most important question in interior design: why throw one party when a mirror gives you two? Cherry velvet and plum-and-cream stripes climb the walls, but the real magic happens overhead where a mirrored ceiling reflects everything back on itself. The result is a disco lounge that feels infinite, a space where maximalism literally multiplies. One room becomes two, and the party never stops.
Steal this: Use striped wallpaper in two shades of plum to add pattern without losing depth.
3SaveMorgana · Whimsigoth
A Spell Worth Staying Under
Morgana believes a room should feel like a spell you want to stay under, and this celestial gothic sanctuary delivers. Aubergine meets midnight in a space lit by stained glass and starlight, where every corner whispers of magic and mystery. It's whimsigoth at its finest—romantic without being precious, dramatic without being dark. This is what happens when maximalism learns to cast spells.
Steal this: Layer stained glass panels or window film to turn ordinary light into something enchanted.
4SaveDonna · Disco Den
Every Room Needs a Mirror Ball
Donna has one non-negotiable philosophy: every room needs a mirror ball. Every. Chocolate walls wrap around aubergine velvet seating while a disco ball claims its corner like a small, shimmering deity. This 70s glam apartment den proves that maximalism doesn't require square footage—just commitment, velvet, and the unwavering belief that everyday life deserves a soundtrack and a light show.
Steal this: Pair chocolate brown walls with aubergine textiles for instant 70s warmth and depth.
Plum and aubergine are the colors of rooms that refuse to fade into the background. They shimmer, they seduce, they turn ordinary spaces into places where magic and disco coexist. Whether you're team mirror ball or team stained glass, these four rooms prove that the deepest purples make the boldest statements.
FAQ
How do I use plum and aubergine without making a room feel too dark?
Layer in reflective surfaces like mirrors, chrome, or high-gloss finishes to bounce light around. Pair your deep purples with cream, metallics, or even chocolate brown to create contrast and keep the space from feeling cave-like.
Can plum and aubergine work in small spaces?
Absolutely—dark colors can actually make small rooms feel more intentional and cozy rather than cramped. Use them on all the walls to create an enveloping effect, then add mirrors or a mirrored ceiling to expand the sense of space.
What's the difference between plum and aubergine?
Plum leans slightly redder and brighter, while aubergine is deeper and more brown-toned, like the vegetable itself. Both are rich purples that love maximalist spaces, and they layer beautifully together for added depth.