A picture is worth a thousands words, can you post one?

The cinnamon/reddish rug sounds best to me... I am definitely not a leopard print person so I would run away fast from that. Neutrals would always be OK but might cool a bit too boring/neutral with all the white. What kind of room would you like to have - warm, relaxing cosy? Cool, calming? Whatever leopard print evokes to you?

Your dresser:

Thanks for posting that pic. I don't want a rug so busy or colorful that it will detract from the dresser. I'm now rethinking the whole animal-print thing. I think I want something Spanishy but not too bright, as I want to maintain a restful atmosphere. So I think that I will look for something with color (paprika? cinnamon?), as Tinan suggested, more faded/muted. Nothing that will shout.

Again, open to any suggestions. Anyone bought a rug in this style that they like? Looking to spend less than a grand for a 4x6 (or 5x8 if necessary).

Thanks!

Could you describe a Spanish style rug? I did a google search and didn't really see much except Spanish tile prints or rugs that have "Spanish" in the color description, like spanish moss.

Maybe check Overstock and see if something catches your eye. If you post a pic of what you are thinking then maybe you would get more suggestions and help narrowing down your choices.

Without a picture I have no clue. But have you considered a runner instead of a rug? That's what I did in our bedroom. I really like it. I had an extra runner I put there just for the heck of it, and I haven't moved it since!

I ordered this rug from JCP, and the color did not work for us, but it was beautiful. I ordered the Paprika color, and that is really more the color that it is like actual paprika spice more red vs. the brighter orange than it appears on screen. We were looking for more orange vs. red.

It arrived quickly, and we were able to return it to the catalog desk at the store for no additional charges for return shipping. So you may want to give it a try.

Or else, take a look on Overstock to see which rugs have good online review.

Here is a link that might be useful: JCP Metro wool rug

I don't see a strong red rug in the midst of everything else being white and creams - walls, bedding, headboard.

What I would look for is a tile-like design, as in the designs of the Alhambra, in softer colors, maybe even one soft color with the tile pattern.

If you are going to bring in touches of color in accents in the room, then something like this could work:

sorrento rug, in the cream/terracotta colorway

Les, we have that rug in a runner in our front entrance!

This one is indoor-outdoor and I would not want it in a BR because I think I would want something softer there--just personal preference, but there are TONS of rugs in that trellis-Arabesque style.

Have you looked at Pottery Barn's wool rugs? Just search under "wool" and see which ones grab you. Since their options are limited (and all very nice) it might help you determine which direction you want to take, even if you want to buy elsewhere. Looking at photos online of bedrooms from a company with a look you like is another way to help figure out what best suits your style. I wouldn't rule out an animal print until you decide what look you're after -- might be just right with your eclectic and elegant combo. Be sure to confirm the right size before shopping. My bedside rugs are 3x5; with nightstands adjacent to the bed, this size ends flush with the foot of the bed.