While decorative painting and gilding often define a theater’s visual impact, textiles and soft goods play an equally important role in shaping the character of historic interiors. These elements include painted fire curtains, scenic drops and advertising oleos, embroidered or appliqué draperies, scrims, acoustic fabrics, upholstered wall coverings, and carpets—each contributing to the overall aesthetic and performance of the space.

EverGreene frequently addresses the complex conservation of these materials, which often involve aged fabrics, fragile paint layers, and, in some cases, hazardous materials like asbestos. Historic stage curtains—ranging from scenic compositions to decorative borders—typically require careful cleaning, paint consolidation, fabric repair, and, when necessary, stabilization or encapsulation to meet current safety standards.

When original textiles cannot be preserved in place, EverGreene develops sensitive solutions, including replication or simulation. Using decorative painting techniques, the team can recreate the appearance of embroidered or woven fabrics at a fraction of the cost, or design custom patterns based on archival research. These approaches maintain the historic aesthetic while meeting modern performance, acoustical, and fire code requirements.

Across projects, EverGreene integrates conservation expertise with design innovation—whether restoring monumental painted curtains, recreating lost textile schemes, or developing new materials that align with historic intent. The result is a cohesive interior where color, texture, acoustics, and safety work together to support both preservation and performance.