5. The “Floating” Granite Slab

Create a dramatic, museum-quality water feature by using a single, large, flat granite slab. Drill a hole in the center and mount it just a few inches above a reservoir, allowing water to bubble up from the center and flow down all four sides, disappearing into a bed of dark, polished lava rocks. The water creates a mirror effect on the stone surface that is visually arresting.

  • Pro Tip: Use a “hidden basin” kit (a reinforced plastic tub buried in the ground) so the water seems to vanish into the earth.