Originally Posted by Rudy' post='747247' date='Dec 17 2008, 12:25 PM

My point is that gutters and downspouts are necessary, just like a license plate. (If you could completely remove them from the house without any issues with water damage, most people would likely do so.)

Painting your gutters and downspouts a contrasting color to "highlight" them (or otherwise attract the eye to them) is how I view license plate frames. A plate frame is highlighting something that the eye should ignore -- not be forced to notice more...

Obviously, it's my opinion only -- if you like how frames look, go for it!