Business Combination (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 21, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 01, 2010
Business Combination [Abstract]
Cash payment for Tile Shop LLC	$ 75,000		$ 75,000
Shares issued in business combination, shares	32,000,000
Shares issued in business combination, value	320,000
Issuance of promissory note as part of merger transaction	69,800
Equity interest held by partner	75.20%
Common stock, shares issued	42,534,884	51,176,278		43,177,822
Common stock, shares outstanding	42,534,884	51,176,278		43,177,822	32,329,897
Common stock issued to The Tile Shop members					32,000,000
Common stock held by former shareholders					329,897
Amount of promissory note reflected as a distribution of retained earnings	$ 52,500