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Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders (Details)

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Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders [Abstract]        
Numerator for basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders $ (2,053) [1] $ (4,141) [1] $ (3,272) [1] $ (5,141) [1]
Denominator:        
Weighted average shares for basic net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders 22,702 [1] 23,314 [1] 22,700 [1] 23,307 [1]
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Weighted average of common stock and stock options          
Denominators for diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders 22,702 [1] 23,314 [1] 22,700 [1] 23,307 [1]
Net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders - basic $ (0.09) [1] $ (0.18) [1] $ (0.14) [1] $ (0.22) [1]
Net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders - diluted $ (0.09) [1] $ (0.18) [1] $ (0.14) [1] $ (0.22) [1]
[1] RSOL was deconsolidated and accounted for as an equity method investment effective December 31, 2011. Consequently, RSOL is reported as an equity method investment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and as a consolidated subsidiary for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.