| Cover Page | Jan. 28, 2024 | May 31, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | ||
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000719955 | |
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | May 31, 2023 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
| Entity File Number | 001-14077 | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-2203880 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3250 Van Ness Avenue | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Francisco | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94109 | |
| City Area Code | 415 | |
| Local Phone Number | 421-7900 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | |
| Trading Symbol | WSM | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --01-28 |
