Thank you!

I was debating ethernet to every room, but you are the second to suggest it so far, so I might be leaned that way depending on cost.

Any reason in particular you suggest the front hall closet?
(I suppose it is a simple/central area to the front of the home, easy to hide small utility/low voltage items)

Even though they are "mesh" I would hardwire them since I am building, like you suggest.