Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Consolidated net income	$ 11,248	$ 1,220	$ 8,801
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges, net of benefit (expense) for taxes of $(211), $513, and $387	(110)	(809)	(621)
Other comprehensive loss	(110)	(809)	(621)
Comprehensive income	11,138	411	8,180
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,274)	(1,226)	(53)
Comprehensive income attributable to stockholders of Overstock.com, Inc.	$ 12,412	$ 1,637	$ 8,233