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If you get into a relationship with your friend's sibling, would that be a terrible thing? Even if you really like them?
No matter how much you like the sibling, you need to accept that if the relationship doesn't work out - and most don't, sooner or later - that will probably have a negative impact on your relationship with your friend.
Maybe it will all be sunshine, lollipops and unicorns with rainbows shooting out of their backsides for all three of you, but the harsh reality is that this is unlikely. So just how much do you value your friendship with the sibling you're not crushing on?
I think it depends. I went on a date with a best friends sister a little over thirty years ago, and it was awkward, because he just wasn't my type.
I only exist because my aunt set her brother (my dad) up with her friend (my mum).
The answer lies in whether or not the friend is ok with it, which they sometimes are. In Friends Ross accepting Monica and Chandler's relationship is an example of this. People want their siblings to find someone who treats them with respect and if you already get on with their family they might even see it as a bonus.
Be prepared for the fact that they may not like it though, they might find it too weird or be concerned about how it would go if you two broke up.