Americans have always embraced good design, no matter whit its origins , and it is this typically American readiness to accept the best the world can offer, allied to a desite for color, comfort and convenience , that has resulted in what is internationally recognized as a uniquelu American decorating style . The strength of American designs is that it has never been tradition - bound or rigidly purist; rather, it has been a living, fluid, vital force in ayoung and innovative country quick to adopt new materials, processes, techniques, styles , and color combinations.