Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - New hardwood transitioning from old

We are doing a kitchen remodel. Our home has 3/4" 2 1/4" wide hardwood planks running through most of the house. The kitchen has linoleum which we will be replacing with hardwood. The kitchen is next to the dining room, separated by a wall, which will be coming down in the remodel.

The old hardwood runs towards the kitchen area, instead of perpendicular to it (as you stand in the dining room the planks are running length-wise towards the kitchen). The joist layout would require the new hardwood to continue this pattern, I assume.

My idea is to change directions and lay a few rows, totalling 1 foot or so, perpendicular to the current hardwood, as a transition to the new floor and the kitchen space, then switch back to running them the direction that the old floor is running.

Can this be done?

Thanks,
Brian

I have seen this done. You can also continue the effect around the perimeter of the room to create a border. Note: solid hardwood flooring should be laid perpendicular to the joists because the joists support the weight of the wood.