Would you consider adding some colour? The room feels a little cold as is. Or if you want to stay neutral perhaps adding some wood and natural elements to warm up the space a little. a warm wood side table to contrast the high polished lamp could give a nice contrast

They are both so very similar in shape and size I would just pick the one that you really love. In the second picture, the lamp shade seems to be the same shape as the picture...that might be a bit matchy matchy? But it's still a beautiful lamp.

Emily, Don't particularly like dark colours in my own design but admire people that can make it work and I think the second photo has taken the room from plain to stunning, well done. I think you need some art on that wall though now?? Perhaps something steel, silver, it could make the room pop!!!

I would suggest painting the wall, but I suspect with your split levels that it would be a mammoth job, so let's not be unrealistic! Staying with practicality, the lounge is near the kitchen, so it's going to need to stand up to some rough love from the kids (and dog?). Colour wise a lot of coastal/beachhead themes have pale lounges then incorporate the navy/yellow or Aqua/coral touches. That said you could still make those colour schemes work with navy if you don't want to get a new lounge. I'm thinking table in the corner, with a lamp, funky cushions and new vibrant artwork, maybe an ottoman or a couple of small ottomans pushed together. What colours do you like?