If you are looking to reupholster your furniture, http://store.schindlersfabrics.com/upholstery1.html has tons and tons of fabric ideas, and a lots of great links to other pages that will show you even more designs!
Wendy
The best place to find out what is the strongest fabric for outdoor living furniture is to talk to the place you are buying from or check out consumer reports online for reviews.
You can buy a book about fabric design on amazon.com which is cheap and including more informations. http://www.amazon.com/Fabric-Design-Book-Understanding-Creating/dp/1579901204
You can find some at websites that specialize in furniture. Sometimes it will have displays that show what their office furniture will look like in a specific setting.
You can do research on the most durable fabric and then locate local retailers that sell patio furniture and see if any of the items they offer are made with the fabric. Some may or may not sell this type of fabric. If not you can purchase the fabric and either make your own cushions or find a seamstress that is able to.
You can find outdoor furniture at Levitz. As I mentioned a lot, Levitz has a great selection of furniture- outdoor or indoors. You can ask the employs and they will help you find a set that will match your taste.
Try reupholstering it if you can, you should be able to find outdoor fabrics at any fabric store. It will cost more but it will last longer and hold up better. If you have your heart set on painting, chose the right type of paint. Oil paints take a long time to dry and are not color-safe, especially outdoors. Textilene is polyester coated in PVC plastic, and regular acrylic paints will easily chip off of the plastic with wear. For lasting results you will have to find a paint specifically formulated for use on plastics, such as Krylon fusion.
You can find patio furniture for low prices at Walmart and Home Depot. You can find some interesting design ideas regarding patio furniture at HGTV.com
One can find information about modern trends in furniture design in home styles magazines such as House and Home and Style at Home.One can also find the information in online blogs, in furniture stores, and at trade shows which are held in most major cities.
To find heat exchanging designs, one can simply go to a furniture store or a fabric store. These two stores will most likely carry the fabric that is heat exchanging.
There are many books on fabric design available from www.amazon.com. If you prefer to get your information online rather than from books, I'd try websites such as www.moodfabrics.com or www.spoonflower.com for ideas.
You can find replacement fabric for Allen and Roth outdoor furniture at various retailers, including Home Depot, where the brand is sold. Additionally, online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay may offer replacement cushions or fabric. For a more customized option, consider fabric specialty stores or websites that specialize in outdoor upholstery. Always check the specific measurements and materials to ensure compatibility with your furniture.