Wallcovering is like good makeup. It can be used to disguise flaws and play up a room’s strengths

Wallpaper has been around for centuries — and for good reason. Though often thought of as purely decorative, it actually has several practical functions. Wallpaper can hide small wall irregularities or defects, enhance or disguise architectural elements and create separate zones or moods within a room. Here are ways to use this pragmatic and beautiful material, as well as examples of creative wallcoverings you may not have considered.