I would brighten it up by painting the walls a more neutral color. Adding new bedding and fun pillows, artwork, etc. will add punches of color that will work nicely with the neutral backdrop. As a student I know designing in a budget friendly way is important. If you have an Ikea, HomeGoods, Gordmans or At Home to shop at, these are all great places to pick up interesting and fun pieces without breaking the bank. As far as space planning, from the picture it looks like a fairly long/narrow space- I would keep the bed at the back, back a sofa up to that and add a couple of comfy chairs and maybe an area rug. Dont forget the artwork too, this adds a very important layer to your space. Hope this makes sense and helps!

declutter first. give a fresh coat if paint. select lighter color if possible. clean n paint furniture. change curtains and add long curtain on Windows to add height. make sure your curtain rod is close to celling. add side table for extra storage, lamps for better lighting and accessories for depth and style. that's will make huge difference. give it a try

Hello Priyanjali, It would be much more practical to give an advice if you could manage to provide a floor plan dimensions of the room. Regards

When it come to decorating the room. The main aspect is to know your requirements and usage. It should suffice your day to day activities first and then the aesthetics follow. Thanks