There's no "method" to avoid it - you just have to avoid cut pile carpet as they'll all do it to some extent.

A similar shade would be best I think, teak wood looks lovely in honey.

currently doing a renovation of farmhouse wanting some advice on colour scheme. floor tiles are grey leppato reefstone. Newly added t&g paneling with a cedar door and black iron door handles. What shade walls should I Do? I am going to have a mounted stag head next to the door on the right so was considering something earthy grey/beige/grey on top part of walls? with a contrasting colour on the t&g. open to suggestions. the entranceway flows through to open plan living. kitchen cabinetry in antique white with the same grey leppato tiling. then of course it's getting the right shade of carpet. I know what I want it's just getting there. Thanks in advance for suggestions .

A nice flowering hedge would give you height to disguise the bathroom windows and seasonal interest. Michelia gracipes or a camellia sasanqua both cope with shade and can be kept clipped tall and narrow. Michelia is also fragrant as are some of the camellias.