Build an All-APPLE home network from the ground up

I am an Apple/Mac novice, however, I would like to build a home network using an ALL-Apple solution.
Here is what I have: 3-Story, 20,000sqft home.
On the 1st Floor I have a separate DSL line that I would like to have a mix of wired and wireless. 3 sound studios to be wired and the remaining floor (home theater and large entertaining area) requires wireless.
The 2nd and 3rd floor(s) I have a DSL line for "living areas" of the house.
Each floor is roughly 6800sqft, thick walls, high ceilings...
I could at any one time have over 100 users connected to the 1st floor wifi and would also need to be able to connect to the 1st floor from the 3rd floor Master Suite.
I would like to be able to have family members connect to the "living area" wifi anywhere in the house and out near the pool area and not have it broadcast it's network ID. Guests should only connect to the first floor network ID.
There is CAT5 run to most of the house.
Any and all recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Hello netaway. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
Here is what I have: 3-Story, 20,000sqft home.
On the 1st Floor I have a separate DSL line that I would like to have a mix of wired and wireless. 3 sound studios to be wired and the remaining floor (home theater and large entertaining area) requires wireless.
Your network requirements are fairly complex and will, most likely, best be satisfied by hiring a professional to both design and install your network. Having multiple DSL lines and the requirement to have access throughout a 20,000 sq. ft. home would make it difficult to provide any useable advice without actually being there in person.
With that said, you are basically looking at a "roaming" network configuration. This would necessitate that the home be wired for Ethernet and placing Wireless Access Points at those locations where wireless is desired and Wireless routers (with built-in Ethernet switches) for those locations where you need to support both wired and wireless clients ... like the sound studios and home theater areas.
I would like to be able to have family members connect to the "living area" wifi anywhere in the house and out near the pool area and not have it broadcast it's network ID. Guests should only connect to the first floor network ID.
As you are probably aware, like most wireless routers, the AirPorts also offer the feature to not broadcast their Network Name or SSID ... so that in itself should not pose a problem, but beware that a Network Name can still be "found" is someone wants to access your network. Only wireless encryption with a strong password will provide the necessary security.

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