| Document and Entity Information | Sep. 02, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 2, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Kirkland's, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001056285 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Security12b Title | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | KIRK |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity File Number | 000-49885 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | TN |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 62-1287151 |
| Entity Address Address Line1 | 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 | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
