i2c question for using the same address for 2 io expanders to do the same thing

im not sure what type of IC's im going to use yet,

ive designed all main PCB that does all the switching and volume control for a 4x4 matrix, as everything will interface on i2c i can design bits at a time,

this is mainly for the wall plates to be put in each room and if i could replicate each wall plate on the main system front panel, i might just use a screen and send the info to it if i have to code further.

thanks for the help!