Cooler Master's Latest High-End Case Reviewed
Hubert writes "Cooler Master, pioneer of the aluminum cases, overhauled one of their most popular models, and released something enthusiasts should consider when shopping for a new case." Cooler Master has also come out with some cases which might meet the often-expressed demand for PC enclosures which would look at home in an A/V rack. Pricey, though.
The faceplates on most components are very easily removed. Add to that a can of spray paint in a matching color for your case, and there's no longer a problem. Be sure to mask off the holes for status lights, though.
Lian Li makes some aluminum stick-on things for various brands of drives (optical and floppy). Fairly cheap, around 5-7 dollars each. I've seen them at many places online, and at CompUSA. You could also probably make your own out of a piece of aluminum, or thin steel even.
You could also try painting your drives, but that involves a lot more effort.