Here's a link,click on stairs and rails in the left hand coloumn under web directory.

Here is a link that might be useful: stair resources

Thanks! I'm checking it out now.

Our stairs are similar to what you are looking for. We wanted them open however, we ended up with the wall. We had a huge stair issue at the beginning of our build. Living with the wall was a compromise.
I do not have a recent photo. They just finished stairs last weekend. They look wonderful! I will try to get a better photo tomorrow. Hope you find what you need.

The present codes in some areas will require some sort of protection (balusters, etc.) in the open areas under the handrails for heights greater than 30 inches.

Thanks dragon fly. That is the shape we want. I don't think the wall will work for us because the plan is open all around the stairs. I think it will be something like this in shape but this is not the style we want at all:

Bus driver, you're right and the open railings don't pass code here so we'll have to do something different than last time although we really like the open look and have been happy with it for years.

Thew Stairways Manufacturing Association has some very good PDFs showing the various code interpretations. Since we don't know the exact code you fall under I'm providing a general link (look in the yellow box on the right of the page). If you look at Photo 17 on Page 7 of the 2003 IRC version you can see how you can treat an open stair and still pass code.

Here is a link that might be useful: SMA Visual Interpretation Guides

Thanks klabio, We're in Nova Scotia, Canada. We're pretty sure what the code requires now.

I was hoping to find a picture exactly what I wanted lol but no luck. It looks like we will have to use several pictures and design from what we like of each example.

Try Google image for your search.
I found this.
http://www.davisframe.com/articles/thl0605n4.jpg

I've been google imaging for days! LOL It's been the best option so far. I'm starting to think there just aren't many good stair sites out there that show what we're looking for.

Ask around for an experienced, reputable carpenter who has many years experience with stair building and get their take on it.Stair cutters like roof cutters are rare these days, especially with so many pre fabricated elements, but still around if you seek them out.