re: Sleeper sofa - yay or nay

I think it really depends on your living situation. We used it for sleepovers a lot back in the day. Grandparents staying over also used the bedroom and we would move one of us to the pullout mattress. It's a pretty hefty sectional. I wouldn't recommend getting one if you have to put it on the second floor of a building. They're damn heavy. The sectional itself is good quality as well.

Do you actually NEED one? If not, you're just forcing yourself to get something you don't necessarily plan to use. It is definitely convenient when needed, but if you've got plenty of living space for guests to stay over, it's not really worth it.

Maybe consider getting a sectional with a matching ottoman that is cushioned.