Wallpaper on every wall of the room just looks busy and feels cluttered. A pop of print on your island, behind your range, or at your breakfast nook, however, is perpetually fresh and artful.

Ahead, we asked designers about some creative places to use wallpaper—you may even be tempted to try some of these out-of-the-box methods yourself. Related: 8 Creative Wallpaper Trends That Will ...