Apple Home Networking Setup

Hi, hope someone could help before i do purchase the whole package I need from apple.
This is the current network i did design, however I would really appreciate any tips or corrections regarding the set up.
INTERNET ROUTER>SWITCH*>TIME CAPSULE>PORT 1 > ethernet connected KITCHEN AIRPORT EXPRESS
                                                                              PORT 2 > ethernet connected TV AREA > SWITCH > PORT 1 AIRPORT EXPRESS
                                                                                                                                                                PORT 2 BOSE SURROUND SYSTEM
                                                                                                                                                                PORT 3 APPLE TV
                                                                                                                                                                PORT 4 MAC > USB/ETHERNET > PRINTER
                                                                                                                                    (or would be better to add the printer to a FIFT PORT of the switch?)
                                                                                                                                                                PORT 5 SKY BOX
                                                                              PORT 3 > ethernet connected > SWITCH***> 4 ethernet connected AIRPORT EXPRESS (other floors)
                                                                                                As i pads cannot be connected to the Ethernet then those will stream (wall mounted).
*This SWITCH will incorporate CCTV hub, Lights hub, EVOHOME hub, INTERCOM hub and 11 ethernet cables coming from various room wall plugs.
**This SWITCH will incorporate all TV AREA technology. Would all these switches create issues?
***This SWITCH will incorporate the 4 cables of the AIRPORT EXPRESS(S) from other rooms so to be able to get them all in the TIME CAPSULE port.
I did replace the AIRPORT EXTREME with the TIME CAPSULE for the back up
I tried to get all the AIRPORTEXPRESS etc.. into the TIMECAPSULE direct port
Would you move something before/after the main switch* or other ideas to get data flowing smoothly?
Thank you
Kerry

One item of concern with your proposed networking diagram is that the INTERNET ROUTER. Are you suggesting using a combination modem & router or gateway device here? If it is, then your network, as designed, should work just fine. Usually, gateway devices incorporate a built-in multi-port switch.
The only other question I have is: Is the switch at: PORT 2 > ethernet connected TV AREA > SWITCH > PORT 1 AIRPORT EXPRESS the switch you identified with a double star? Otherwise I could not find this switch.

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