ᐅ Corner bungalow: should the terrace be fully or partially covered?

Hello,

I would like to ask for your help and opinions.
We are building a bungalow with 115 sqm (1236 sq ft) of living space.
It will be an L-shaped bungalow.
Our plan was to fully cover the terrace with the bungalow’s hip roof.
This would create a terrace measuring 5.00 by 4.60 meters (16.4 by 15.1 feet).
The terrace faces southwest.
The living and dining area, about 35 sqm (377 sq ft), faces the terrace.
This room has one window or door opening onto the terrace measuring 1.80 by 2.13 meters (5.9 by 7.0 feet) and another door opening about 0.80 by 2.13 meters (2.6 by 7.0 feet).
In addition, there are two windows facing west, each measuring 1.00 by 1.26 meters (3.3 by 4.1 feet).

The architect has now suggested in the preliminary design to make the roof a Dutch hip roof (gablet roof) for aesthetic reasons.

This would reduce the covered terrace area to 2.75 by 4.60 meters (9.0 by 15.1 feet).

To me, that seems almost too small, and I thought our original idea was more practical for usability during events and gatherings.

My partner suddenly worries that the original design might result in too little natural light entering the room.
Is that really the case? I would appreciate your help with this.
All the people we know so far have recommended choosing the larger terrace.
It’s difficult — after all, this is meant to last forever.

Best regards,
Daniel