Cost for capital improvements is obviously dependent on the condition of a road. As the figures above show, these can vary significantly. Using a weighted average of the above figures, the reclaim/overlay costs are approximately $124,844.90 per mile of paved road.
A yellowish green color on the walls will be appropriately noticeable with a slate yellow curtain, and light, barely-green colors like vert de terre will immediately appear vibrant when golden yellow silk or quality cotton curtains are added to the space.
We are in the process of a kitchen/bath renovation (that's how I stumbled on your wonderful site). The color cabinets I chose have a slight brown tinge over soft white: toasted almond. I picked an oil rubbed bronze birdcage style knobs/pulls. As you mentioned it gives a warmer feel than the stark white cabinets and black knobs/pulls.