| Document And Entity Information | Oct. 21, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 21, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Kirkland's, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001056285 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 000-49885 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | TN |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 62-1287151 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5310 Maryland Way |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Brentwood |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 37027 |
| City Area Code | 615 |
| Local Phone Number | 872-4800 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | KIRK |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
