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Professional Reference (Decorating & Design, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Professional Reference (Decorating & Design, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $24.99, median 27 reviews, average rating 4.4 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 30/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $15.49 – $42 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.4 |
| New releases (90 days) | 12% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 11% of the parent category Decorating & Design (244), one of the easier corners under it.
- At $24.99 its median price beats 84% of Books categories, leaving more margin per copy.
- Prices spread wide: the middle half runs from $15.49 to $42, so budget editions and premium or boxed sets sell side by side.
Top 10 Professional Reference best sellers
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Rustic Christmas Interior Design & Home Decor Magazine: A Cozy Cottage Aesthetic Holiday Atmosphere Guide with Tree, Wreath, Garland & Decorating Ideas
- List rank#1
- Price$4.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews32
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Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave
- List rank#2
- Price$19.53
- Rating4.8
- Reviews12,211
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Big Thrift Energy: The Art and Thrill of Finding Vintage Treasures-Plus Tips for Making Old Feel New
by Virginia Chamlee
- List rank#3
- Price$25.95
- Rating4.5
- Reviews274
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Cozy White Cottage Seasons: 100 Ways to Be Cozy All Year Long (The Perfect Christmas Gift for People Who Love Decorating, DIY, Crafting, and Creating Inviting Spaces at Home)
- List rank#4
- Price$12.83
- Rating4.7
- Reviews1,336
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Your Space, Made Simple: Interior Design That's Approachable, Affordable, and Sustainable
by Ariel Magidson
- List rank#5
- Price$17.30
- Rating4.7
- Reviews423
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PUMPKIN CARVING STENCILS FOR KIDS: 50 Simple, Easy, Cute, Halloween Templates for Carving Jack-o'-Lanterns, Decorating & Painting Crafts
by Carefree Coloring
- List rank#6
- Price$7.95
- Rating4.6
- Reviews9
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Cozy White Cottage: 100 Ways to Love the Feeling of Being Home (The Perfect Gift for People Who Love Interior Design, Decorating, DIY, Crafting, and Creating Inviting Spaces at Home)
- List rank#7
- Price$15.41
- Rating4.8
- Reviews3,516
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Cotswold English Cottage Interior Design Magazine: British Home Inspiration & Rustic Decor Ideas with Stone Cottages, Granny Chic Touches, and Victorian Charm from the Cotswolds
- List rank#8
- Price$15.49
- Rating4.3
- Reviews189
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Smart Approach to Design: Bathrooms, Revised and Updated 3rd Edition: Complete Design Ideas to Modernize Your Bathroom (Creative Homeowner) Design and Plan Every Aspect of Your Dream Project
by Editors of Creative Homeowner
- List rank#9
- Price$19.99
- Rating4.0
- Reviews64
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Mindful Interior Design: Create a Calming Sanctuary to Reduce Anxiety Without Expensive Renovations in 30 Days
by Dakoda Vega
- List rank#10
- Price$2.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews54
FAQ
Is Professional Reference a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 30/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 27 reviews and sells for $24.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Professional Reference?
The median best seller has 27 reviews, and 69% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Professional Reference best sellers cost?
The median price is $24.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $15.49 and $42.
Can new books break into Professional Reference?
12% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.