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.
To make the room look larger I would choose a light color, perhaps to match either the wall paint or the white trim. The firm Country Curtains has heavy linen-like drapes with a vinyl backing which I have in two rooms that are very reasonably priced and come in very wide widths.