Before undertaking a remodeling project that involves moving walls, see what permits are necessary and what the codes are.
Don’t stop before the room is done. Most people make the mistake of not accessorizing to pull the room together. It is the critical last step that makes all the steps before it make sense and work together as a whole.
Don’t be afraid to use something from IKEA if it’s got great design. Good design comes in all price ranges.
Buy narrow, tall dressers, instead of low, long ones. You’ll minimize the footprint of the dresser and the room will feel less crowded.