Northern Cardinal Copper Backsplash

Northern Cardinal Copper Backsplash — Hand-Hammered Wall Art

A cardinal perched on a branch, facing right — the crest raised, the beak pointed, the tail extending backward, every feather defined in the hammering. The branch runs diagonally across the composition, large jagged-edged leaves spreading outward on both sides, a vertical twig intersecting near the center. The whole composition set within a diamond — rotated within the frame, a raised border following the diamond shape, the bird enclosed like a jewel. Hand-hammered in raised copper relief: the cardinal reading in fine feather detail at the center, the leaves in broad relief around it, the diamond border framing everything with quiet precision.

Hand-hammered from flat copper sheet in our family workshop. Every feather, every leaf, the diamond border — all formed by hand. Made to your exact dimensions. 15 finishes. Over 10,000 pieces installed.

Finish & Size

• 15 finishes — Natural Copper · Fire Copper (the warmest, closest to the cardinal’s red) · Silver–Copper · Black Copper · Antique Gold · and 10 more — select above
• Any size — select above, or send your measurements and we’ll add your size

The Cardinal and What It Means

In American culture, the cardinal carries more meaning than almost any other bird. A loved one visiting. A sign that someone is near. A reminder of someone who is gone. Many customers order this panel not just for the design — but for what the bird means to them personally. We can work a name, a date, or a short phrase into the design — into the branch, the border, or below the composition. Add the details in the notes field at checkout.

The Full Kitchen Wall

The cardinal centered behind the stove — the diamond composition reading as a focal point against the wall. Side panels don’t repeat the bird. We design what belongs beside it: a botanical branch pattern, a leaf and berry border, a garden texture that lets the diamond breathe. One unified wall, designed as a whole, shown to you as a mockup before anything is made.

Send us your wall dimensions or a photo of your kitchen and we’ll design the full set.

What Else Could Go in This Space

The cardinal buyer usually loves birds, nature, gardens — or has a personal connection to this specific bird. Here’s what that home looks like — these are examples of the kind of designs we’d create, not a fixed menu. Your version gets designed for your space.

Sink wall — imagine a garden scene behind the sink — a bird feeder with two or three different species perched around it, branches and leaves framing the scene. The kitchen becomes a garden window from both walls.

Above the fireplace — imagine a botanical wreath above the mantle — branches, berries, and leaves in a large circular composition, a small cardinal perched at the top. The living room carries the same garden world in a more formal form.

Bedroom — imagine a memorial panel on the headboard wall — a cardinal on a branch, a name and date below it, a short phrase in copper lettering. The most personal room carries the most personal design.

Entryway — imagine a garden welcome panel beside the front door — a branch with leaves and a small bird, your family name below it. The house greets everyone with something living.

Outdoor garden wall — imagine a cardinal panel mounted on the garden wall or fence — the bird in its natural setting, outside where it belongs. Fully weatherproof, sealed for outdoor use.

Send us photos of any space and tell us what you have in mind — or tell us who it’s for. We’ll take it from there.

Where It Goes

• Kitchen — stove backsplash, full wall with side panels, sink wall
• Living room — above the fireplace, feature wall
• Bedroom — headboard wall, memorial panel
• Entryway — garden welcome panel, family name sign
• Outdoor — garden wall, covered patio, fence panel
• Gift — memorial gift, sympathy gift, Mother’s Day, birthday, housewarming
• Commercial — garden center, nature retreat, bed and breakfast, botanical spa

This Design or Your Own

Order this northern cardinal exactly as shown. Or request a personalized version — a name, a date, a phrase worked into the design. We also design other bird species — blue jay, chickadee, robin, hummingbird, goldfinch, or any bird that matters to you. Tell us the bird and the story. We’ll design it.

How It Works

1. Select size and finish above. Add personalization, wall dimensions, or your idea in the notes field.
2. We send you a digital preview. You approve it before production starts.
3. We make it, photograph it, and ship it. Production ~2 weeks · shipping ~1 week · at your door within 3 weeks. Free shipping across the US.

Specs

• Real copper sheet, hand-hammered, mounted on a solid backing panel
• 15 finishes — select above
• ¼" thick, flush to the wall
• Single panel up to 77×38" · larger walls covered with a set of panels installed side by side
• Sealed finish — no maintenance required · wipe clean with a damp cloth
• Heat and splash resistant · indoor and outdoor · wet areas included

Installation

Adhesive mount — construction adhesive, no drilling, works on any wall surface. Screw mount — pre-drilled holes, decorative caps included. Hang — wire on back. Outlet, switch, and pot filler cutouts cut before shipping — no extra charge. Installation guide included.

Tell us the bird and the story. We’ll design it. Contact us or open live chat.